Supervisor Mechanical (Car)

CPKC; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Supervisor, where you will lead a dedicated team in ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance of freight cars. This role is pivotal in promoting a safety-focused culture and driving operational excellence across a dynamic environment. You will collaborate with various partners to enhance service fluidity while ensuring compliance with industry standards. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to employee well-being, this position offers a rewarding career path in a vital industry. If you are passionate about leadership and safety, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Package

Company Pension Plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• 2 years’ supervisory experience in logistics or operations preferred.
• Ability to read and understand safety instructions and regulations in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in maintenance and repairs on freight cars and mobile equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
• Mentor and coach mechanical employees, providing feedback.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Logistics Operations

Safety Compliance

Attention to Detail

Multitasking Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Canadian Pacific (CPKC) 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Supervisor provides planning, scheduling, and resource allocation within the shop and yard, ensuring freight car repairs and inspections are performed safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate fosters a safety-focused culture, communicates effectively, and drives accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a unionized team in maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs on freight cars, mobile equipment, and vehicles used in plant, yard, and road service.
• Ensure compliance with Association of American Railroads, Transport Canada standards, and CPKC policies for freight car repairs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve operational fluidity and meet daily service and operational plans.
• Provide leadership accountability for safety, service, productivity, and financial metrics.
• Promote safety compliance within the terminal, implementing corrective actions and engaging in safety discussions.
• Conduct briefings to ensure accurate documentation and communication to the next shift supervisor.
• Mentor and coach mechanical employees, providing active observation and feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Preferred: 2 years’ supervisory experience in logistics or operations.
• Availability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to analyze root causes and resolve complex issues.
• Strong attention to detail, multitasking skills.
• Ability to read and understand safety instructions, operating rules, and regulations in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Position location may change based on organizational needs. Operating safely is fundamental at CPKC, which requires pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol testing, for safety-sensitive roles.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

• Criminal history check.
• Driver license verification.
• Reference checks.

Management Conductor Program:

Opportunities exist for employees to become qualified conductors or locomotive engineers, which may require certification maintenance.

CPKC is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request. All applicant information is handled in accordance with PIPEDA.

Req ID: 104438

Department: Mechanical Car

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Non-Union

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

% of Travel: 0-10%

# of Positions: 1

Job Grade: 5

Open to: Internal & External applicants