Manager Intermodal & Automotive Operations

Canadian Pacific Railway; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and competitive benefits

Competitive pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway seeks a Manager for Intermodal & Automotive Operations to lead a network of terminals, drive service quality, and improve efficiency. You will guide daily performance, optimize processes, and champion a culture of safety across the territory in a fast‑paced rail environment.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to coordinate across multiple teams to ensure on‑time train releases and cost discipline.

Qualifications

• 7 years' experience in rail, intermodal, or automotive terminal operations.
• Strong understanding of union environments and collective agreements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with SAP, Oasis, Transportation Management System (TMS), Nexus, and Train Yard Execution Systems (TYES) is an asset.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and lead diverse teams.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Intermodal & Automotive business strategy for all facilities within the Territory, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Champion safety excellence by monitoring compliance, conducting audits, enforcing corrective actions.
• Protect terminal security by preventing theft, controlling access, and overseeing truck traffic flow.
• Foster coordination among mechanical, switching crews, drivers, intermodal staff, and contractors for on‑time train releases.
• Implement and sustain process improvements to enhance efficiency and service performance.
• Provide leadership to Supervisors, ensuring compliance with collective agreements and contractor terms.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental standards and follow up on investigations.
• Manage terminal budgets and identify cost‑reduction opportunities within approved plans.
• Develop and manage Supervisor schedules for staffing, vacations, and training.
• Issue train build instructions and Intermodal Train Plans for efficient assembly and departures.
• Review invoices ensuring contractor, fleet, and system costs are accurate.
• Prepare dwell reports and action plans to optimize railcar movement and yard capacity.
• Deliver fluidity reports to guide yard capacity decisions and shift communication.
• Lead port planning activities aligned with domestic loading requirements.
• Ensure accurate track planning and tagging in OSI to support loading and visibility.
• Maintain communication with T&E and Operations Centers on performance objectives.
• Respond to incidents per emergency plans and conduct follow‑ups.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

SAP

Oasis

Transportation Management System

Nexus

Train Yard Execution Systems

Job description

Manager Intermodal & Automotive Operations Job Description Job Alerts Link Manager 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:

As the Manager for Intermodal & Automotive Operations, you’ll lead a high‑performing network of terminals within your territory—driving service quality, operational efficiency, and a culture of safety. You will guide daily performance, streamline processes, and elevate customer satisfaction while ensuring operations run smoothly and cost‑effectively.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Execute the Intermodal & Automotive business strategy for all facilities within theTerritory, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and operational plans
• Champion safety excellence by monitoring compliance, conducting audits, enforcing corrective actions, and driving a culture committed to safe work practices
• Protect terminal securityby preventing theft, controlling access, and overseeing truck traffic flow and driver compliance with site rules
• Foster seamless coordinationamong Mechanical, switching crews, drivers, intermodal staff, and contractors to deliver on‑time train releases and efficient truck turn times
• Implement and sustain process improvements, continually enhancing operational efficiency, service performance, and terminal effectiveness
• Provide strong leadership to Supervisors, ensuring activities comply with collective agreements and contractor terms while supporting developmental and career growth
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental standards, and oversee thorough investigations of all safety rule violations with appropriate recommendations
• Manage terminal budgets, ensuring operations remain within approved expense plans while identifying cost‑reduction opportunities
• Develop and manage Supervisor schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for operational excellence, vacation coverage, and training
• Issue train build instructions and Intermodal Train Plans, ensuring efficient train assembly and timely departures
• Resolve no‑bill railcar issuesthrough collaboration with the billing department to correct discrepancies
• Manage fleet vehicle assignments, ensuring appropriate equipment availability for operations
• Review and approve invoices, including contractor, fleet, and protection system costs, ensuring accuracy and budget compliance
• Prepare dwell reports and operational action plansto optimize railcar movement, yard capacity, and dwell reduction.
• Deliver fluidity reports, guiding yard capacity decisions, transfer sizes, and clear shift‑over communication.
• Lead port planning activities, providing direction to Intermodal ports aligned with domestic loading requirements
• Ensure accurate track planning and tagging in OASISto support effective loading and operational visibility
• Maintain strong communication with T&E and Operations Centers, ensuring alignment on train performance objectives and operational execution
• Respond to incidents quickly, escape per emergency action plans, and conduct follow‑ups to mitigate risk and uphold safety
• Maintain daily terminal scorecards, updating all key performance metrics and operational data

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma orequivalency
• 7 years' experience in rail, intermodal, or automotive terminal operations
• Strong understanding of union environments and collective agreements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with SAP, Oasis, Transportation Management System (TMS), Nexus, and Train Yard Execution Systems (TYES) is an asset
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and lead diverse teams
• Valid driver’s license

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

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: 106318
• Department: Network & Capacity Management
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External