Assistant Trainmaster

**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**:
As the Trainmaster you will deliver 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 which maximizes fluidity and achieves Local Service Operating Plan (LSOP) and Operating Plan compliance on a daily basis. This includes all processes related to arrival, classification, building, inspecting and dispatching of trains. Leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics

**POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- 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, which includes compliance with regulatory environment
- Accountable for the safe, on time operations of all trains and contribute to the overall execution of the LSOP and Operating Plan
- Conduct efficiency tests, train rides and safety related activities to support a safe, efficient operation
- Accountable to investigate safety rules and policy failures and respond and act on safety, health and environmental related incidents, identify cause, implement or recommend 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 determination of 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 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

**POSITION 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 pin point 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

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**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

**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**:
**Background Investigation**:

- Criminal history check
- Reference check
- Driver’s License Verification

**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.
- Req ID: 103433
- Department: Operations Prairie North Division
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Red Deer, Alberta
- Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 0-10%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade:

- Job Available to: Internal & External

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