Heavy Duty Mechanic Supervisor 1

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking railway company as a Heavy Duty Mechanic Supervisor, where you'll lead a dedicated team in maintaining essential work equipment. This role offers the opportunity to ensure safety and efficiency while managing a cost-effective maintenance program. You will play a crucial part in enhancing operational performance and developing your team's skills. Enjoy a competitive benefits package and a chance to grow within a dynamic organization that values diversity and inclusion. Be part of a team that connects a continent and drives economic growth!

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in railway work equipment maintenance.
• Ability to lead priorities and deliver key performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance program for work equipment and vehicles.
• Supervise maintainers to ensure equipment reliability.

Skills

People leadership

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills in maintenance

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Journeymen certificate as a heavy-duty mechanic

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Heavy Duty Mechanic Supervisor 1

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:

• Lead a safe, efficient, cost-effective work equipment maintenance program within their territory
• Handle, coordinate and control the resources responsible for the maintenance of work equipment and vehicles in accordance with regulatory requirements and processes
• Lead the planning and execution of all work equipment repair activities

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Supervise and monitor the performance of maintainers to ensure the reliability of work equipment as advised by the Manager of Work Equipment
• Ensure the application of CPKC safety practices, policies and procedures
• Supervise financial results encouraged within their assigned budgets
• Ensure PPM is scheduled on vehicles and equipment assigned to their area and evaluates inspection reports
• Implement work processes/changes that achieve continuous improvement
• Arrange for and prepare condition reports for all work equipment
• Ensure equipment work order management and maintenance records are kept accurate
• Maintain cross functional relationships within assigned territory
• Track inventory to safety stock levels
• Guide, mentor, and develop maintainers and machine operators to improve their efficiency

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience
• 5 years of relevant work experience in a railway work equipment maintenance environment
• Journeymen certificate as a heavy-duty mechanic would be an asset
• Documented proficiency in applying appropriate knowledge and technical skills to ensure alignment with CPKC policies and standards, as well as regulatory requirements.
• Proficient computer skills and proven understanding of CPKC systems ie SAP
• Ability to simultaneously lead priorities and ensure delivery of key performance metrics during emergency and non-emergency operations
• People leadership
• Good interpersonal skills
• Skills to efficiently influence peers, multi-functional co-managers, and leadership

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

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 sensitive 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

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)”.

- Job Type: Full-Time

- Position Type: Non-Union

- Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

- Country: Canada

- % of Travel: 50-60%

- # of Positions: 1

- Job Available to: Internal & External

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Location:

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, CA, V3B 5C8