Supervisor Track Inspection

CPKC; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Supervisor of Track Inspection, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and reliability of the railway infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while maintaining efficient operations across a vast geographic territory. If you are passionate about safety and have a proven track record in track maintenance, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the rail industry. Embrace the challenge and be part of a dynamic organization that values its employees and promotes a culture of safety and excellence.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Part-time Studies Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of track work experience, including leadership roles.
• Ability to apply track standards and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety practices are followed by employees.
• Inspect track and maintain records of inspections.

Skills

Track Maintenance

Safety Compliance

People Leadership

Inspection and Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Certification as Conductor or Locomotive Engineer

Tools

Track Inspection Tools

Safety Equipment

Job description

Canadian Pacific (CP) 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.

The primary work location for this position can be based in the following locations: Marathon, Nipigon, Schrieber, Terrace Bay and White River.

Purpose of the position:

As the Supervisor Track Inspection, you will ensure safe, reliable track infrastructure and efficient engineering services on the geographic territory to permit the safe and efficient train operations.

Position Accountabilities:

• Ensure the application of CPKC safety practices, policies and procedures by unionized employees.
• Deliver regulatory compliance for respective geographic territory as required under regulation to ensure safe, compliant infrastructure is maintained.
• Inspect track at required intervals and maintain proper records of the inspections; note and track corrective actions for exceptions.
• Set work priorities and objectives on a daily basis and make recommendations to the Roadmaster.
• Ensure that all maintenance performed on the assigned territory complies with current standards; confirm that track is safe for authorized train speeds or protected; accordingly, organize and supervise the selective renewal of various track components.
• Provide on-call support and response on a rotating cycle for incidents and emergencies to support 24/7 operation.
• Implement work in a manner consistent with the labor agreement track.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of continued progress and proven record in track work, which includes at least two of the following:
• Five years working in principal Track Maintenance, preferably as a Track Maintenance Foreman.
• Two years’ work in Basic Track Maintenance in a main terminal area.
• Two years working as Supervisor or Foreman of a large work crew.
• One or two years as a Machine Operator on various track machines would be beneficial.
• Demonstrates capability to understand and apply relevant track standards and practice circulars.
• Demonstrates the ability to work safely; has a clean safety/performance record.
• People leadership skillset.

What CPKC has to offer:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package.
• Competitive company pension plan.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Performance Incentive Program.
• Annual Fitness Subsidy.
• Part-time Studies Program.

Additional Information:

As an employer with North American 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. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.

Background Investigation:

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

• Criminal history check.
• Reference check.
• Education verification.
• Driver’s License Verification.

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.

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).

Req ID: 104291

Department: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Non-Union

Location: Ontario wide, Ontario

Country: Canada

% of Travel: 20-30%

# of Positions: 1

Job Grade: 5

Job Available to: Internal & External.