Road Foreman

CP; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway company is seeking a qualified locomotive engineer to perform field evaluations and oversee training for new conductors. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience, knowledge of safety regulations, and strong communication skills. Flexible benefits, a company pension plan, and performance incentives are included.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Company pension and/or retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years as a qualified and practicing railway locomotive engineer.
• Effective communication ability to instruct conductors and engineers on safety rules.
• Maintained Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Perform field evaluations for locomotive engineer train crew.
• Coordinate and deliver new hire training for conductors.
• Facilitate triennial recertification training.

Skills

Communication skills

Training and coaching

Knowledge of railroad operating rules

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency

Job description

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform locomotive engineer train crew field evaluations
• Plan and execute remedial training activities for those found deficient through field evaluation and rules violations
• Coordinate, deliver and facilitate all conductor new hire training including oversight of field level on the job training
• Coordinate and oversee of triennial recertification training for conductors and locomotive engineers in the area of responsibility
• Perform field efficiency testing
• Provide input to training course content in identified problem areas as observed in field evaluations and proficiency testing for educational purposes
• Deliver any skills training required for conductor and locomotive engineers in the area of responsibility
• Respond to and provide expert analysis of download for train handling exceptions, incidents and derailments and implement corrective training when determined required
• Availability as required 24 / 7

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver's license
• Must have a minimum of 2+ years of experience or as required by regulations as a qualified and practicing railway locomotive engineer
• Strong working knowledge of railroad operating rules and regulations including special or dimensional handling, Toxic Inhalation Hazard, hours of work and locomotive standards
• Maintained Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) rules qualification
• Working knowledge of the relevant Collective Agreement and its application to locomotive engineers and conductors
• Effective communication skills and ability to relay effective instruction to conductors and locomotive engineers as it relates to effective train handling and application of safety rules, practices, policies and procedures
• Ability to coach, train and mentor train locomotive engineers, conductors and students

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 critical 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.