General Shop Foreman

Canadian Pacific Railway; Golden; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a General Shop Foreman, where you will lead a dedicated team in ensuring the maintenance and servicing of locomotive assets. This role emphasizes safety, productivity, and financial metrics while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to mentor and develop your team, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. With a flexible benefits package and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Embrace the challenge and be part of a transnational network that connects a continent!

Benefits

Flexible, competitive benefits package

Company pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• 6+ years of railway operations experience or strong heavy industry knowledge.
• Ability to analyze root causes and resolve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily Locomotive Maintenance facility plans across all shifts.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Safety Practices

Multitasking

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Locomotive Equipment

Heavy Machinery

Job description

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General Shop Foreman

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 Position:

As the General Shop Foreman, you will provide managerial leadership and personal development to employees, focusing on safety, service, productivity, and financial metrics. You will develop and lead facility plans and schedules for the daily maintenance and servicing of locomotive assets at Locomotive Maintenance Facilities in key system locations to support the Mechanical system plan.

Position Accountabilities:

1. Implement the daily Locomotive Maintenance facility plan across all shifts, supporting system and local operating plans.
2. Ensure the output/results of direct reports meet daily production plans, adjusting as necessary to maximize locomotive reliability, safety, and efficiency.
3. Ensure locomotive maintenance and servicing comply with CPKC’s regulations, AAR standards, manufacturer specifications, and TC/FRA regulations.
4. Apply safety practices, policies, and procedures, taking corrective measures when needed, documented through memorandums, Marvin forms, investigations, etc.
5. Implement approved Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
6. Provide feedback and mentorship to direct reports; facilitate performance improvement and training as needed.
7. Ensure all activities conducted by my team adhere to the collective agreement.

Position Requirements:

• Post-secondary education required.
• Minimum of 6 years railway operations experience or strong heavy industry knowledge.
• Knowledge of locomotive equipment or similar heavy machinery.
• Availability to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to analyze root causes and resolve complex issues.
• Strong focus, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Leadership skills to engage and direct immediate reports in a unionized environment.

What CPKC Offers:

• Flexible, competitive benefits package.
• Company pension plan.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Performance Incentive Program.
• Annual Fitness Subsidy.

Additional Information:

The location of your position may change based on organizational needs.

Medical Requirements:

This is a safety-sensitive position. All new hires must pass a pre-employment medical including physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug assessments. Qualification drug tests are also required.

Successful candidates must complete the following clearances:

• Criminal background check
• Reference check
• Driver's license verification

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is a key way for management employees to learn the business. Certification or maintenance of current certification may be required.

CPKC values diversity and inclusion, encouraging all qualified candidates to apply, including women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request. Applicant information is managed in accordance with PIPEDA.

• Department: Mechanical Loco
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Open to: Internal & External applicants

Location options include:

• Golden 5, British Columbia, CA, V0A 1H0
• Golden 3, British Columbia, CA, V0A 1H0
• Golden 4, British Columbia, CA, V0A 1H0
• Golden 1, British Columbia, CA, V0A 1H0
• Golden 2, British Columbia, CA, V0A 1H0