Road Foreman

CP; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in rail transport is seeking a Locomotive Engineer to oversee training and evaluations. The role involves planning remedial training, ensuring compliance with railroad safety regulations, and mentoring new hires. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in a similar capacity.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years experience as a qualified locomotive engineer.
• Strong knowledge of railroad operating rules and regulations.
• Ability to coach and mentor train staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform field evaluations and remedial training activities.
• Coordinate and oversee conductor and engineer training.
• Deliver skills training required for personnel.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Coaching and mentoring

Knowledge of railroad operating rules

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency

Job description

• 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
• 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

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.