Manager, Train Operations

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Via Rail Canada Full time

-Reference Number:

28831_012024_Ottawa
Status:

Permanent - Full time
Job Category:

Train Operations
City:

OTTAWA
Province:

Ontario
Annual Salary / Hourly Rate:

92 534 - 114 307
Number of positions to be filled:

1
Application Deadline:

2024-02-18
Description:

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure and reservation system, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.Reporting to the Regional Senior Manager, Transportation, the Manager Train Operations supervises and manages transportation staff and assets. VIA Rail locomotive engineers report directly to this position and it is the responsibility of the Manager Train Operations to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient rail operations within their territory.
**Responsibilities**:

- Manages Operational and Occupational safety for Transportation activities, identifying systemic issues and corrective actions to ensure a safe work environment;
- Responsible to ensure efficient use of staff and assets;
- Monitors on-time performance identifying systemic issues and solutions;
- Provides on the job training and qualifying of locomotive engineers and conducts compliance monitoring;
- Liaise with host railways, labour organizations, internal departments and regulatory bodies to ensure the provision of safe and timely services by VIA Rail to its customers;
- Attends and conducts ad hoc investigations of derailments, accidents and other emergencies involving operations personnel or the performance or non-performance of duties where there has been a contravention of the Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) or organizational policies; or represents VIA Rail to host railways involved in investigations involving VIA Rail personnel for any of these reasons;
- Responsible to conduct investigations, disciplinary actions and final incident reports. Provide input and ensure locomotive engineer training and record keeping on specific training requirements, operational changes, operational rules and procedures and organizational policies and procedures in conjunction with the Transportation and Labour Relations groups;
- Issuing operating notices and preparing and issuing train operation and crew publications as required by VIA Rail collective agreements. This includes assisting the Operations Control Centre and Crew Management Centre as required to ensure the reliability and on-time performance of train operations, as well as issuing appropriate notices to locomotive engineers on a regular basis;
- Must have the ability to work at varying hours and days of the week including weekends;
- Work as part of a Transportation management team, providing on call coverage as required;
- Working conditions include working outside in all seasons during inclement weather.
Requirements:

- University or College accreditation in management or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Ten years' experience in railway operations and recognised knowledge of the CROR;
- Qualification as a locomotive engineer an asset and must be eligibile for medical certification for safety critical positions;
- Working knowledge of collective agreements and experience in a unionized environment;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Share point;
- Bilingual (French and English), both written and spoken;
- Willingness to travel frequently away from home.

Why choose VIA Rail?
- Competitive salary and a generous compensation and benefits package;
- Flexible options for hybrid remote work;
- A close knit team of happy co workers;
- Numerous opportunities for career advancement;
- An environment that supports employee health and well being;
- A wide range of health and wellness benefits for employees and their families, including unlimited telemedicine service;
- To contribute to a sustainable transportation service connecting Canadian communities;
- First as an employer of choice and as the most trusted carrier among transportation companies in the 2022 Canadian Reputation study published by Leger.

Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel



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