Director Intermodal & Automotive Operations

Canadian Pacific Railway

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway seeks a Director of Intermodal & Automotive Operations to lead safety, service, and cost performance across Intermodal and Automotive terminals in the assigned territory. You will build and coach a high-performing team, drive KPI results, and optimize terminal and network efficiency while advancing customer experience.

You will develop strategies, manage capital plans, and collaborate with unionized and non-union workforces, contractors, and vendors.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred in Logistics, Transportation, Business, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in rail transportation, terminal operations, logistics, or related operational leadership.
Extensive knowledge of rail operations, including intermodal and automotive terminal environments.
Proven leadership experience managing diverse unionized, non-union, and contractor workforces.
Strong understanding of collective bargaining agreements, labor relations, and employment laws.
Valid driver’s license; valid passport with ability to travel to US.

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of business strategy and operating plans for Intermodal and Automotive terminals across the territory.
Drive daily operational performance by achieving safety, service, productivity, and cost KPI objectives.
Serve as primary escalation point for operational issues impacting network performance and customer service.
Champion safety, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across facilities.
Optimize terminal fluidity and network efficiency through train design, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
Develop, coach, and manage leaders through performance management and succession planning.
Ensure terminal service metrics meet customer and business expectations.
Manage contracts with vendors, including RFPs and performance management.
Oversee facility security, equipment regulatory compliance, and capital planning initiatives.

Skills

Rail operations

Leadership

Safety culture

Contract management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation, Business, or related field

High school diploma General Equivalency

Job description

Director Intermodal & Automotive Operations Job Description Job Alerts Link Director Intermodal & 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 Director, Intermodal & Automotive Operations is a key leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence across all aspects of Intermodal and Automotive Operations within an assigned territory. This leader will inspire and develop a high-performing team of CPKC employees, delivering exceptional results in safety, service, asset utilization, cost management, and workforce engagement. Operating in a fast-paced, highly strategic environment, the Director will leverage strong leadership, sound judgment, and a relentless sense of urgency to optimize performance, enhance customer experience, and support the continued growth of the business.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Lead the execution of business strategy and operating plans for Intermodal and Automotive terminals across the assigned territory
Drive daily operational performance by achieving safety, service, productivity, and cost KPI objectives
Serve as the primary escalation point for operational issues impacting network performance, customer service, terminal operations, and commercial objectives
Champion a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across all facilities
Optimize terminal fluidity and network efficiency through effective train design, capacity planning, and resource allocation
Develop, coach, and manage leaders through performance management, career development, succession planning, and accountability
Ensure terminal service metrics, including truck dwell and operational efficiency targets, consistently meet customer and business expectations
Manage strategic relationships with contractors and vendors, including contract administration, RFPs, performance management, and resource planning
Oversee facility security, equipment regulatory compliance, and capital planning initiatives to support current and future operational growth

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma General Equivalency required; Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation, Business, or a related field preferred
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in rail transportation, terminal operations, logistics, or a related operational leadership environment
Extensive knowledge of rail operations, including intermodal and automotive terminal environments
Proven leadership experience developing, coaching, and leading diverse unionized, non-union, and contractor workforces
Strong understanding of collective bargaining agreements, labor relations, and applicable employment laws
Valid driver’s license
Valid passport with ability to travel toUS without restrictions

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
Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive 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.

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: 106548
Department: Network & Capacity Management
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 30-40%
# of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 2
Job Available to: Internal & External

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