Assistant Trainmaster

Jooble; Rouyn-Noranda; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Trainmaster, where you will play a crucial role in the efficient movement of trains within a dynamic environment. This position offers the chance to develop your leadership skills while ensuring safety and compliance in operations. With opportunities for career advancement and a commitment to employee well-being, you’ll be part of a team that values your contributions in a vibrant and supportive workplace. Embrace the challenge of working in a fast-paced industry and make a meaningful impact on the transportation of essential goods across North America.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Part-time Studies Program

Qualifications

• Previous railway experience as a conductor is an asset.
• 2 years' supervisory experience in logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all train movements ensuring compliance with operating plans.
• Provide leadership and ensure safety and productivity metrics are met.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility and Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

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Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

Purpose Of The Position

The Assistant Trainmaster will support the efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, coordinating and ensuring the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan is completed in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Position Accountabilities

Coordinate all train movements within the yard and mainline through active supervision of personnel and communication across departments ensuring compliance to Local Service Operating Plan and Operating Plan

Coordinate and standardize processes related to operating plan, arrival, classification, building, inspecting and dispatching of trains

Provide leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics

Effectively lead Trains and Engines operating employees acting as a safety leader through active observations and discussions about rule compliance and by implementing preventative measures through staff engagement

Occasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses (Canadian Rail Operating Rules, Engineer, etc.) as per industry regulations

Assist in crew transportation to and from trains

Position Requirements

Previous railway experience as a conductor and Locomotive engineer qualification is an asset

2 years' previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment is preferred

Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions

Leadership presence with the drive and commitment to career advancement

Strong troubleshooting skills; ability to drill down to understand root cause and resolve complex issues

Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations

Excellent communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio)

Read and understand safety instructions, operating rules, regulations, and other written or printed material in English

High school diploma/general equivalency diploma, required

Valid driver's license, required

Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel

What Cpkc Has To Offer

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Part-time Studies Program

Additional Information

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

Medical Requirements

Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC's Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures ("Policy and Procedures") support these commitments. All new hires for a safety critical position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.

Background Investigation

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

Criminal history check

Reference check

Driver's License Verification

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.

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 Colour (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: 104247

Department: Operations Pacific Division

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Non-Union

Location: Golden, British Columbia

Country: Canada

% of Travel: 10-20%

# of Positions: 1

Job Grade: 5

Job Available to: Internal & External

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Software Development

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