Assistant Director Intermodal Automotive Operations

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Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big movesDrawing 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 tolearn about the CPKCadvantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As the Assistant Director Intermodal & Automotive Operations, you will lead the Intermodal & Automotive terminals within a specified territory, including supervising the operating plans and performance trends. You will develop and maintain a level of service that meets or exceeds customer expectations. You will ensure activities are performed safely, effectively and efficiently at minimal cost.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Implement the business strategy and operating plan for Intermodal & Automotive Facilities that fall within the Alberta Territory
• Lead activities to ensure various performance targets are met for operating plan, service level is met and train departures are on time
• Execution and support of the safety program in the Territory through the monitoring, auditing safety compliance and applying corrective action when required
• Ensure all container loads, unloads and storage of containers are completed in alignment with rules and standards for the equipment and yard
• Ensure security of the responsible territory to prevent theft and unauthorized handling of CPKC property and shipments and supervise the flow of truck traffic and compliance with site rules with drivers.
• Ensure Mechanical, switching crews, truck drivers, intermodal staff and/or contractors are working cooperatively and effectively to provide on-time, quality train releases and truck pick-ups.
• Implement process improvement recommendation and continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness of the terminal
• Ensure Supervisors conduct all activities consistent with the collective agreement and/or the contractor agreement and provide them with leadership, guidance to help them improve their effectiveness and support their career goals and development
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policy and standards.
• Ensure all safety rules failures are investigated complete with recommendations of reprimand and/or corrective action plans
• Responsible for resolving and manage union grievances, arbitration rulings, Canadian Human Rights, EEOC human rights and discrimination claims originating within the jurisdiction
• Accountable for meeting the terminal expense budgets within the assigned territory
• Oversight of terminal capacity analysis, including facilitating capital planning requirements for respective terminal; direct tactical support and day to day operations of the facility
• Drive performance management and career development initiatives for Managers and Supervisors to foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Develop and administer Supervisor schedules, including arranging vacation and training, to maintain high operational standards and staff competency.
• Issue train build instructions and the IMS Train Plan to enable efficient assembly and prompt departure of trains.
• Issue dwell reports with actionable plans for the movement of railcars to optimize yard space and reduce dwell.
• Provide detailed fluidity reports to strategically run yard capacity, settle transfer sizes, and offer concise turnover instructions for smooth shift transitions.
• Lead port planning activities, providing instructions to IMS ports in line with domestic loading plans.
• Ensure accurate planning and tagging of tracks in Oasis for loading.
• Communicate strategically with T&E and OC regarding train operations to maintain alignment on objectives.
• Respond to incidents with urgency, ensure proper escalation in line with the emergency action plan, and follow-up to mitigate risks and ensure safety.
• Maintain the daily terminal scorecards, updating performance metrics and operational statistics.
• Process and approve invoices related to contractors, physical protection systems, and fleet management, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Manage inventory and the procurement of terminal supplies, ensuring all necessary materials are readily available for uninterrupted terminal operations.
• Address no-bill rail car issues by liaising with the billing department to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Oversee fleet vehicle assignments in MATS, ensuring the right equipment is available for operational needs.
• Conduct thorough AED inspections, certify operational readiness, and manage the replacement of units to uphold health and safety standards.
• Provide support and consultation to Director and Supervisors with regards to their responsibilities and accountabilities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school degree or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation or equivalent is preferred;
• Broad understanding of rail operations;
• Understanding of intermodal and automotive terminal operations;
• Proven capabilities in driving and implementing cultural change;
• Ability to provide pinpointed feedback and apply balanced consequences;
• Capable of evaluating risks;
• Experience with SAP, Oasis, TMS, Nexus and Tyes would be an asset;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing or orally;
• Ability to influence leaders;
• Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues;
• Experience in unionized environment would be considered an asset.

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 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 ahealthy and safe workplace. CPKC's Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures ("Policy andProcedures") support these commitments. All new hires for a safety critical 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
• Reference check

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).