Supervisor Track Inspection

Canadian Pacific Railway; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Canadian Pacific Railway as a Supervisor Track Inspection to oversee the safety and reliability of track infrastructure. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety practices while leading inspections and maintenance, supporting efficient train operations across a critical geographic area.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of experience in track work, including supervisory roles.
• Proven safety and performance record in a track maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain safe track infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and track standards.
• Manage daily work priorities and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Track Inspection

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.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

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

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure the application of CP 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 maintains proper records of the inspections; notes and tracks corrective actions for exceptions;
• Set work priorities and objectives on a daily basis and makes recommendations to the Roadmaster;
• Ensure that all maintenance performed on the assigned territory complies with current standards; confirms that track is safe for authorized train speeds or protected accordingly; organizes and supervises 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;
• Execute work in a manner consistent with the labour agreement track.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of six years of continued progress and proven record in track work, which includes at least two of the following:
  • Five years working in Basic 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.

WHAT CP 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. 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.

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

• Criminal history check
• Education verification

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)”.

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Cranbrook, British Columbia
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

About the company

The Canadian Pacific Railway, known as CP Rail between 1968 and 1996 and simply Canadian Pacific, is a historic Canadian Class I railway incorporated in 1881.

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