Assistant Trainmaster

**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**:
The Assistant Trainmaster will support the efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, coordinating and ensuring the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan is completed in a safe and cost-effective manner.

**POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Coordinate all train movements within the yard and mainline through active supervision of personnel and communication across departments ensuring compliance to Local Service Operating Plan and Operating Plan
- Coordinate and standardize processes related to operating plan, arrival, classification, building, inspecting and dispatching of trains
- Provide leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics
- Effectively lead Trains and Engines operating employees acting as a safety leader through active observations and discussions about rule compliance and by implementing preventative measures through staff engagement
- Occasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses (Canadian Rail Operating Rules, Engineer, etc.) as per industry regulations
- Assist in crew transportation to and from trains

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:

- Previous railway experience as a conductor and Locomotive engineer qualification is an asset
- 2 years’ previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment is preferred
- Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
- Leadership presence with the drive and commitment to career advancement
- Strong troubleshooting skills; ability to drill down to understand root cause and resolve complex issues
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations
- Excellent communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio)
- Read and understand safety instructions, operating rules, regulations, and other written or printed material in English
- High school diploma/general equivalency diploma, required
- Valid driver's license, required
- Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel

**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: 102800
- Department: Operations Prairie North Division
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Red Deer, Alberta
- Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 10-20%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: 5
- Job Available to: Internal & External