Supervisor Mechanical Locomotive

Canadian Pacific Railway; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transportation company in Metro Vancouver seeks a Supervisor to manage a unionized maintenance team. This role involves ensuring safety compliance, leading inspections and repairs on locomotives and vehicles, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and must be available for various shifts. This position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive pension and retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Qualifications

• 2 years’ supervisory experience in logistics or operational environment preferred.
• Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions.
• Read and understand safety instructions and regulations in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a unionized team in maintenance and repairs on locomotives and vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and policies.
• Mentor and coach the team while communicating effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (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:

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
• Review repairs and train servicing to ensure they 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
• Part-time studies program

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.

Background Investigation:

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

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 provided, as appropriate, upon request.