Leadership Management Trainee

**Purpose of the position**:
The Leadership Management Trainee Intermodal (LMT-IMS) Program is a six-month, paid intensive training designed to equip participants with essential leadership and industry knowledge for the role of Supervisor, Intermodal Operations. Successful completion of the program necessitates relocation to a terminal within the CPKC network and commitment to future relocations. The training includes classroom instruction, online training, workshops, projects and on-the-job training. Participants will undergo an 11-week manager conductor training course followed by 12 weeks of infield training where you’ll learn the competencies required to safely lead operation.

**Position requirements**:

- Must be willing to relocate anywhere across CPKC's Canadian network upon graduation and throughout your career
- Must be able to perform work that can be physically demanding
- High school/general equivalency diploma is required, post-secondary education is preferred
- Must be able to travel for up to 6 months during you initial training program
- Achieve minimum requirements on all phases of the LMT-IMS program including: written, and practical evaluations; online independent learning, and complete all assignments and projects within assigned timelines
- Must be able to work all types of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions
- Must have the ability to speak up and hold people accountable to CPKC core safety principles
- Effective time management skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to foster trust and credibility across the business
- 2 years’ previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment is preferred
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations
- Valid driver’s license is required
- Valid Canadian passport; allowing entry/re-entry to the United States

**Position accountabilities**:

- Complete and pass management train conductor certification and be able to be deployed once qualified and as the business requires: failure to pass the conductor certification will result in removal from the program
- Achieve minimum requirements on all phases of the LMT-IMS program including written, and practical evaluations; and deliver all reading, assignments and projects within assigned timelines
- Effectively lead Intermodal employees acting as a safety leader through active observations and discussions about rule compliance and by implementing preventative measures through staff engagement
- Model the proficiencies of effective leadership: drive for results, lead others, lead thought and lead by example
- Act decisively when prioritizing work and make decisions aligned with CPKC’s values of accountability, diversity and pride as well as the five foundations: operate safely, develop people, control costs, optimize Assets and provide service

**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
- Relocation package for those who are eligible

**Medical requirements**:
**Working as a Supervisor, Intermodal Operations**:
As a Supervisor, Intermodal Operations you will plan, coordinate direct and control all outside operations within the Intermodal terminal ensuring containers are received, loaded and/or unloaded in accordance with the policies, guidelines and established plans and priorities while meeting on-time performance and minimizing cost. As a qualified Conductor or Locomotive engineer you will be required to maintain your qualifications and may be called upon at any time to run trains.

**Background investigation**:

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