Assistant Superintendent

**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**:
As the Assistant Superintendent, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth movement of traffic within our road territory and yard-terminal. Your leadership will be vital in developing, organizing, and completing the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan in a safe and efficient manner. This position is an exciting opportunity to drive premium results through a dedicated team of Trainmasters, Assistant Trainmasters, and union workforce.

**POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Ensure the safe and tactical execution of the Operating Plan through active supervision of operating (train) crews, Yardmasters, support staff, Assistant Trainmasters and Trainmasters
- Drive Operating Plan in a safe and efficient manner
- Deliver results against performance and financial metrics through asset utilization
- Participate and assist with safety and business plan rollouts across the region
- Assist in establishing career development plans and stretch assignments to further develop team members for career succession
- Mentor the team continuously, reinforcing behaviors leading to outstanding results
- Ensure optimization and cost control through the efficiency of business support functions (i.e., clerical, customer service, sales & marketing)
- Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and CPKC policies; provide input to Labor Relations for future contract bargaining
- Align with all regulatory agencies and maintain positive working relationships
- Conduct safety-related efficiency tests, train rides, and activities to support a safe, efficient operation. Investigate safety rules and policy failures and respond to safety, health, and environmental incidents as needed
- Must prioritize achieving results while maintaining a focus on safety
- Knowledge of and ability to conduct investigations
- Must have a full understanding of your operating budget
- Ability to establish a team and influence the team to strive for success and move to the next level
- Ability to provide service to customers and community
- Ability to drill down, understand root cause, and resolve intricate issues

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:

- High school diploma or equivalent experience is required, post-secondary education is preferred
- Valid driver’s license is required
- Valid passport, ability to travel to US/CAN without restrictions
- Must be or become rules qualified (CROR - Canadian Rail Operating Rules)
- 5-10 years of railway operations experience
- 5 years’ previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment is preferred
- Experience leading unionized employees is preferred
- 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

**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
- Verification of driver’s license and driving history

**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.

**With Job Requisition Fields**
- Req ID: 104575
- Department: Operations Central Division
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 10-20%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: 3
- Job Available to: Internal & External

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