Program Manager - GO Transit

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

You will act as the railway lead to support the delivery of commuter rail projects on Railway property or which affect Railway operations. You will protect CPKC’s operational and financial interests by negotiating agreements, overseeing construction, managing consultants and ensuring that all proposed work meets CPKC’s guidelines and standards. You will be accountable for recoveries from Third parties for CPKC inputs to external projects.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Act as a Railway lead dealing with Commuter Rail agencies for commuter construction projects which affect CPKC property or CPKC operations
• Manage consultants to provide project planning and cost estimates of CPKC input required to ensure Railway interests in the commuter rail construction projects are protected
• Manage consultants to review project planning and design submissions to the Railway by commuter rail agencies and their contractors to ensure compliance with applicable CPKC, AREMA and regulatory guidelines and standards
• Manage consultants to provide safe, timely and cost effective execution of work to ensure Railway interests are protected
• Work closely with consultants in managing commuter rail construction projects on Railway property
• Protects CPKC’s risk exposure by negotiating and executing agreements for all work on CPKC property
• Ensures insurance and safety requirements in place prior to those parties are performing work on Railway property
• Attends meetings and site inspections in support of commuter rail projects

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• A university degree in Civil Engineering, Liscensed Professional Engineers are prefferred
• Ten to fifteen years of railway experience with progressive responsibility in physical plant and structure maintenance, construction, and project management
• Familiarity with CPKC planning and appropriation process, CPKC standards & practices, Railway Operating
• Rules (CROR), state and Federal Railroad Administration regulations and other applicable railway related standards and regulations
• Ability to enforce procedural compliance and safety on project sites
• Interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Experience with SAP is considered an asset
• Ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of incoming requests, while maintaining continuous
• progress on active projects
• Completely fluent in English (Written and spoken)

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.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:       

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Education verification
• 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.

CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Req ID: 102662

Department: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Non-Union

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Country: Canada

% of Travel: 0-10%

# of Positions: 1

Job Grade: 3

Job Available to: Internal & External

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