Manager Production Welding

CPKC; Barrie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading North American railway as a Manager Production Welding. You will manage a team on track construction projects, ensuring safety and compliance while providing leadership. This role involves extensive travel and offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Company pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in Track Renewal / Maintenance preferred.
• Solid understanding of Red Book, SPC's, GEI.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team on track construction projects.
• Ensure CPKC regulatory compliance for track projects.
• Promote and implement safety practices and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join us to apply for the Manager Production Welding role at CPKC

Talent Acquisition Advisor - Engineering

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

Manage and lead a team of employees working on track construction projects, providing leadership for safety, service, and productivity. Railway experience is preferred; candidates with 5+ years of thermite and/or flash butt welding experience are ideal.

• Mentor an average of 12 direct reports to improve efficiency and accountability.
• This position involves 100% travel (expenses covered by CPKC), on an 8 on, 6 off schedule.
• Territory covers Chapleau to Dorian and ending in Windsor.
• Review planned capital work, confirm material and execution requirements.
• Ensure CPKC regulatory compliance for track projects.
• Promote and implement CPKC policies, safety practices, and procedures.
• Participate in developing and implementing work processes for continuous improvement.

Position requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Construction and/or manufacturing management background considered in lieu of railway experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in Track Renewal / Maintenance preferred.
• Solid understanding of Red Book, SPC's, GEI.
• Ability to lead project plans and schedules.
• People leadership skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

What CPKC has to offer

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

Additional information

Location may change based on organizational needs. All new hires for safety-sensitive positions require pre-employment medical and drug tests, including physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug assessments.

Background Investigation: Successful candidates will undergo criminal history, reference, education, and driver’s license checks.

Management Conductor Program: Employees may need to obtain or maintain conductor or locomotive engineer certifications.

CPKC is committed to employment equity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ members, and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request. All applicant information is managed according to PIPEDA.