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Red Deer, Alberta, Canada CPKC Full time
Job Title: Trainmaster

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) have merged to form CPKC, the only truly North American railway. As a Trainmaster, you will play a crucial role in delivering efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, organizing, and executing the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the safe and tactical execution of the Operating Plan through active supervision of operating (train) crews, Yardmasters, support staff, and Assistant Trainmasters.
  • Accountable for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity, financial metrics, and adherence to corporate values, including compliance with regulatory environments.
  • Accountable for the safe, on-time operations of all trains and contribute to the overall execution of the Local Service Operating Plan (LSOP) and Operating Plan.
  • Conduct efficiency tests, train rides, and safety-related activities to support a safe, efficient operation.
  • Accountable for investigating safety rules and policy failures and responding and acting on safety, health, and environmental-related incidents, identifying causes, implementing or recommending corrective actions or action plans.
  • Participate and assist with safety and business plan roll-outs across the region.
  • Identify and act on opportunities to increase yard/road fluidity and productivity.
  • Create and manage a strong team of employees, including determining optimal numbers, recruitment, and development.
  • Ensure compliance to CPKC's policies and collective agreements and recommend changes.
  • Ensure the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance and financial metrics through maximum asset utilization.
  • Accountable for holding investigations (accident or discipline) in accordance with labor agreements, policies, etc.
  • Accountable for inventory management for terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility.
  • Accountable for rail cars that are idle for 24 hours or longer for any reason.
  • Accountable for a full understanding of business requirements, service commitments, and any service penalty conditions for customers in their geographic area.
  • May be required to attend derailments/incidents/injuries when on duty.
  • May be assigned Train & Engine employees to mentor and coach.
Requirements:
  • Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
  • Must have previous railway experience.
  • Previous operations-related experience would be considered an asset.
  • Must be able to understand the Operating Plan & Local Service Operating Plan and compliance to it as it pertains to the yard.
  • Qualified Locomotive Engineer is an asset.
  • Must become Conductor or Engineer qualified and occasionally operate trains.
  • Must be or become rules qualified (CROR - Canadian Rail Operating Rules).
  • Must maintain certifications and licenses (i.e., Engineer Certification).
  • Ability to pinpoint expectations and provide positive and constructive feedback.
  • Ability to analyze, understand, and resolve local issues related to interpreting variances to operating protocols.
  • Ability to understand and work with collective agreements and other applicable regulations.
  • Knowledge of and ability to conduct investigations.
  • Ability to accept change.
  • Ability to drill down, understand root cause, and resolve complex issues.
  • Willing to be available as required on a 7x24 basis.
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.