Supervisor Mechanical Locomotive Job Details | CPKC

Canadian Pacific Railway; Golden; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American railroad is seeking a Supervisor to oversee maintenance and repairs in Golden, British Columbia. You will lead a team, ensure safety and compliance standards, and drive productivity metrics in a unionized environment. Ideal candidates have supervisory experience in logistics, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Join us for a rewarding career that emphasizes safety and community engagement, backed by robust training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

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 resolve complex issues and understand root causes.
• Read and understand safety instructions and regulations in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a unionized team in maintenance and repairs on locomotives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Provide leadership accountability for safety and productivity metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency

Tools

MS Office Outlook

MS Word

MS 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
• 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
• 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

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).

• Req ID: 105365
• Department: Mechanical Loco
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Golden, British Columbia
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External