Manager, Rail Operating Practices & Safety

Canadian Pacific Railway; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plans

Employee share purchase plan

Fitness subsidy

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Manager Operating Practices to lead the development of railway operating rules, oversee investigations, and drive continuous safety and efficiency improvements across the Canadian network. The role partners with cross-functional teams to mitigate operational risk and support business performance.

The position requires five years of railway operating experience, locomotive engineer qualification, and proven leadership. Travel between U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of railway operating experience, including qualification as a Locomotive Engineer and experience in an operating leadership role.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop teams, influence stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
• Strong knowledge of railway operating rules, train handling, derailment investigations, regulatory requirements, and operational risk management, combined with exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport with ability to travel to U.S./CAN without restrictions

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of rules, standards, and practices across CPKC Network.
• Manage and develop the Operating Practices team, providing leadership, coaching, and strategic direction
• Oversee derailment investigations, root cause analysis, and train handling assessments to identify risks and improve operational safety
• Analyze locomotive event recorder, LVVR, and camera data to support incident investigations and regulatory compliance
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and support investigations involving Transport Canada and the Transportation Safety Board
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Mechanical, Legal, Corporate Risk, and Technology teams to address operational and safety challenges
• Drive the adoption of technology and data-driven solutions to enhance operational performance and reduce risk
• Participate in industry committees and regulatory working groups to influence and implement operating rule changes
• Prepare and present findings, recommendations, and reports to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Support train dynamics simulations, operational reviews, and network-wide safety initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Railway operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CPKC is seeking a Manager Operating Practices to lead the development of railway operating rules, oversee investigations, and drive continuous safety and efficiency improvements across the Canadian network. The role partners with cross-functional teams to mitigate operational risk and support business performance.

The position requires five years of railway operating experience, locomotive engineer qualification, and proven leadership. Travel between U.S.