Assistant Superintendent

Canadian Pacific Railway; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension and retirement plans

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to oversee traffic movement within the road territory and yard-terminal. You will lead a team of trainmasters and supervisors to ensure a safe, efficient operating plan and develop staff through targeted coaching and stretch assignments.

The role requires supervising crews, managing safety initiatives, and aligning with regulatory requirements while driving performance metrics and cost efficiency across departments.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and passport for travel to US/CAN
• 5-10 years railway operations experience; supervisory experience preferred
• Experience leading unionized employees preferred
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Supervise operating crews, yard staff, and supervisors to execute the yard-terminal/road operating plan safely
• Drive the operating plan in a safe, efficient manner and meet performance metrics
• Manage asset utilization and cost control across support functions
• Lead safety and business plan rollouts and mentor team members for succession
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and CPKC policies

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Budgeting

Communication

Supervisory experience

CROR knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CROR qualification

Job description

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, youre not just building a career—youre part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As the Assistant Superintendent, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth movement of traffic within our road territory and yard-terminal. Your leadership will be vital in developing, organizing, and completing the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan in a safe and efficient manner. This position is an exciting opportunity to drive premium results through a dedicated team of trainmasters, assistant trainmasters, and union workforce.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure the safe and tactical execution of the operating plan through active supervision of operating (train) crews, yardmasters, support staff, assistant trainmasters and trainmasters
• Drive operating plan in a safe and efficient manner
• Deliver results against performance and financial metrics through asset utilization
• Participate and assist with safety and business plan rollouts across the region
• Assist in establishing career development plans and stretch assignments to further develop team members for career succession
• Mentor the team continuously, reinforcing behaviors leading to outstanding results
• Ensure optimization and cost control through the efficiency of business support functions (i.e., clerical, customer service, sales & marketing)
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and CPKC policies; provide input to labor relations for future contract bargaining
• Align with all regulatory agencies and maintain positive working relationships
• Conduct safety-related efficiency tests, train rides, and activities to support a safe, efficient operation. Investigate safety rules and policy failures and respond to safety, health, and environmental incidents as needed
• Ensure timely implementation of processes identified through corporate initiatives and ensure the application of CPKC’s safety practices, policies, and procedures by all subordinates
• Must prioritize achieving results while maintaining a focus on safety
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct investigations
• Must have a full understanding of your operating budget
• Ability to establish a team and influence the team to strive for success and move to the next level
• Ability to provide service to customers and community
• Ability to drill down, understand root cause, and resolve intricate issues

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport, ability to travel to US/CAN without restrictions
• Must be or become rules qualified (CROR - Canadian Rail Operating Rules)
• 5-10 years of railway operations experience
• 5 years’ previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment is preferred
• Experience leading unionized employees is preferred
• Must be able to work all types of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions
• Must have the ability to speak up and hold people accountable to CPKC core safety principles
• Effective time management skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to foster trust and credibility across the business

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety critical position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

• 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).