Supervisor Mechanical Locomotive

Canadian Pacific Railway; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

CPKC invites applications for a Supervisor, Maintenance, to lead planning, scheduling and resource assignment for locomotive and vehicle servicing, ensuring safety and compliance. You will coordinate with multiple teams to maintain high standards while meeting regulatory requirements across the network.

You will mentor unionized staff, drive key performance metrics, and collaborate with partners to align with the Local Service Operating Plan and overall Operating Plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment preferred.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays in all weather.
• Ability to identify root causes and resolve complex issues.
• Attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Read and understand safety instructions in English.
• Proficient in MS Office: Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a unionized team for maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs of locomotives and vehicles.
• Ensure repairs and train servicing meet AAR, Transport Canada and CPKC standards.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to improve operating plan compliance.
• Drive accountability for safety, service, productivity and financial results.
• Enforce safety standards and lead proactive safety discussions at the terminal.
• Conduct shift briefings for accurate documentation and smooth handoffs.
• Mentor team members through observation and feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As a Supervisor, you will take the lead in planning, scheduling, and assigning resources to ensure all repairs and servicing are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence while fostering a strong safety-first culture. The ideal candidate is a confident leader who communicates effectively, inspires teamwork, and holds themselves and others accountable for delivering exceptional results.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead and motivate a unionized team responsible for maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs on locomotives, mobile equipment, and vehicles used in plant, yard, and road service
• Ensure all repairs and train servicing meet regulatory and company standards, including Association of American Railroads (AAR), Transport Canada, and CPKC policies
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance operational fluidity and achieve compliance with the Local Service Operating Plan and overall Operating Plan
• Drive accountability for performance metrics, including safety, service, productivity, and financial results
• Champion safety compliance within the terminal by enforcing standards, implementing corrective actions, and leading proactive safety discussions to foster a culture of safety.
• Conduct thorough shift briefings to ensure accurate documentation and seamless communication with the next Supervisor on duty
• Mentor and coach team members through active observation, constructive feedback, and ongoing skill development

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver's license
• 2 years’ previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment is preferred
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
• Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues
• Excellent focus, attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Read and understand safety instructions, operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English
• Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel

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 sensitive 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.

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).