Supervisor Mechanical Locomotive

CPKC; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CPKC is hiring for the Supervisor Mechanical Locomotive role in Port Coquitlam. In this pivotal position, you will lead maintenance teams, ensuring safety and compliance while promoting a positive work culture. Join a leading railroad company committed to diversity and employee growth.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Performance Incentive Plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• 2 years’ supervisory experience in logistics or operational environment preferred.
• Ability to work all types of shifts including nights and weekends.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in maintenance and repairs on locomotives and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and internal policies.
• Mentor and coach team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CPKC Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

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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 :

The Supervisor provides the planning, scheduling, and assignment of resources to specific jobs within the shop and yard, ensuring that all repairs and / or servicing is performed in a safe and efficient manner. The ideal candidate builds a safety focused culture, communicates effectively, and drives accountability.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Lead a unionized team in maintenance, inspections, testing and repairs on locomotives, mobile equipment and vehicles used in plant, yard and road service
• Ensure repairs and train servicing are in compliance with Association of American Railroad, Transport Canada standards and CPKC policies
• Work with internal and external partners to improve fluidity and achieve Local Service Operating Plan and Operating Plan
• Provide leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity, and financial metrics
• Lead safety compliance within the terminal, providing corrective actions as needed to uphold standards, engage in safety discussions to promote a culture of safety
• Conduct briefings to ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and communicated to the next Supervisor on shift
• Mentor and coach team through active observation and provide feedback

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).

• Department : Mechanical Loco
• Job Type : Full-Time
• Position Type : Non-Union
• Location : Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
• Country : Canada
• of Travel : 0-10%
• of Positions : 1
• Job Grade : 5
• Job Available to : Internal & External

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