Assistant General Manager Intermodal and Automotive Operations

Canadian Pacific Railway

Vaughan

On-site

CAD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway (CPKC) is seeking an Assistant General Manager for Intermodal and Automotive Operations in Vaughan, Ontario. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee all aspects of intermodal and automotive operations, and drive safety, service quality, and asset utilization across the territory.

You will manage budgets, staff development, and long-term planning, with on-call duties during evenings/weekends and regular collaboration with labour relations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or Transportation, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of progressive leadership in transportation, logistics, or intermodal operations.
Valid driver’s license and passport to travel to the U.S.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of unionized environments and labor relations; on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership to ensure safety, service quality, asset optimization, and cost efficiency.
Drive strategic initiatives to enhance operational excellence.
Oversee intermodal and automotive operations and resolve escalated issues across departments.
Lead safety, project management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage budgets, capacity planning, and procurement activities; oversee vendor contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Job description

Assistant General Manager Intermodal and Automotive Operations

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Assistant General Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of Intermodal and Automotive Operations within a designated territory. Reporting directly to the Vice President, this position provides strategic leadership, acts as the primary escalation point for operational issues, and drives excellence in safety, service, asset utilization, cost control, and team development.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provide visionary leadership to ensure safety, service quality, asset optimization, and cost efficiency
Drive strategic initiatives under the Assistant Vice President's guidance to enhance operational excellence
Act as the primary liaison for intermodal and automotive operations, resolving escalated issues across departments
Lead operational, safety, and project management efforts with a focus on continuous improvement
Develop and implement standardized procedures, policies, and operating practices across the territory to ensure consistent, efficient, and seamless terminal operations
Oversee train operations design and execution to promote terminal and network fluidity.
Manage performance, career development, and succession planning for directors and managers
Serve as “boots on the ground” to address operational hot spots quickly
Manage terminal budgets, ensuring accountability for variances and accruals
Direct long-term planning for capital investments and resource allocation
Conduct capacity planning for staffing, equipment, and resources to support growth
Negotiate vendor contracts and lead Request for proposals and procurement activities
Collaborate with labor relations on collective bargaining agreements and optimize resource allocation

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Transportation, preferred or equivalent industry experience
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or intermodal operations
Valid driver’s license
Valid passport with ability to travel to U.S.without restrictions
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Knowledge of unionized environments and labor relations
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop both mid-level management and broader teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
CPKC operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; this position does require being on call for escalation calls, decision-making, and problem-solving during evenings and weekend

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Annual fitness subsidy
Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Background Investigation

Criminal history check
Education verification
Professional references
Driver’s license verification and driving history
Passport verification

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Req ID: 105933
Department: Network Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Vaughan, Ontario
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 40-50%
# of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 2A
Job Available to: Internal & External

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