Assistant Trainmaster

2 months ago


Golden, Canada CPKC Full time
Job Title: Assistant Trainmaster

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) have merged to form CPKC, the only truly North American railway. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in the efficient movement of traffic within our 20,000-mile network.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Trainmaster will support the development, coordination, and execution of daily yard-terminal/road operating plans to ensure safe and cost-effective operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate train movements within the yard and mainline, supervising personnel and communicating across departments to ensure compliance with operating plans.
  • Standardize processes related to operating plans, train arrivals, classification, building, inspection, and dispatching.
  • Provide leadership accountability for safety, service, productivity, and financial metrics.
  • Lead trains and engines operating employees, promoting safety and rule compliance through active observations and discussions.
  • Occasionally operate trains, maintaining certifications and licenses as required by industry regulations.
  • Assist with crew transportation to and from trains.
Requirements:
  • Previous railway experience as a conductor, with locomotive engineer qualification an asset.
  • 2 years' supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment preferred.
  • Availability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions.
  • Leadership presence with a drive for career advancement.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve complex issues.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and work situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, including clear instructions and directions over radio.
  • Ability to read and understand safety instructions, operating rules, regulations, and written material in English.
  • High school diploma or general equivalency diploma required.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.
What CPKC Offers:
  • 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 a North American employer, CPKC may change the location of your position based on organizational requirements.

Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities, the environment, and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC's Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures support these commitments. All new hires for safety-critical positions will undergo a pre-employment medical, including a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug tests are also required.

The successful candidate will need to complete a background investigation, including a criminal history check, reference check, and driver's license 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 upon request.