Supervisor Mechanical (Locomotive) 1

Canadian Pacific Railway; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supervisor to lead a team in maintaining and repairing locomotives and mobile equipment. This role emphasizes a safety-focused culture while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve complex issues. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and efficiency, and offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic environment. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a vital role, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience in logistics or operational environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in maintenance, inspections, and repairs on locomotives and mobile equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and CPKC policies.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

2 years supervisory experience

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.

PURPOSE OF 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:

• Valid driver's license, required.
• 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 plan.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Performance Incentive Program.
• Annual Fitness Subsidy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Medical Requirements:

Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required.

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check.
• Reference Checks.

Management Conductor Program:

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

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 Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, 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: 2.
• Job Grade: 5.
• Job Available to: Internal & External.

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Location:

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, CA, V3B 5C8