Trainmaster
5 days ago
**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**:
**POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES**:
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance yard and road fluidity to achieve Local Service Operating Plan (LOSP) and Operating Plan (OP)
- Oversee all train movements within the yard and mainline ensuring safe, tactical execution of the LOSP and OP through active supervision of personnel and communication across departments
- Accountable for safety, service, productivity and financial metrics for their terminal
- Lead safety compliance within the terminal, providing corrective actions as needed to uphold standards, engage in safety discussions to promote a culture of safety
- Handle investigations in accordance with company policies and collective bargaining agreement and recommend corrective action plans
- Conduct efficiency tests, train rides and safety related activities to support a safe, efficient operation; and may be required to attend derailments/incidents/injuries when on duty
- Responsible for inventory management for terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility
- Coach and mentor Train & Engine employees
- Occasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses (Canadian Rail Operating Rules (Canada), GCOR (US) Engineer, etc.) as per industry regulations
**POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:
- Previous railway experience as a conductor, required. Locomotive engineer qualification, an asset
- High school diploma/general equivalency diploma, required
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Bilingual(English & French)
- 2+ years’ previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment, an asset
- 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; 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 and regulations and other written or printed material in English
- Previous experience conducting investigations; analyzing, understanding, and resolving local issues related to interpreting variances to operating protocols, an asset
- Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
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: 104230
- Department: Operations Eastern Region
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Montreal, Quebec
- Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 0-10%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: 4
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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Trainmaster
1 week ago
Montréal, Canada CPKC Full timeJoin CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement,...