Supervisor Structures Design

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:

The Supervisor Structures is responsible for bridges and structures technical drafting for both planned work and emergency service interruptions.  This position also maintains bridges and structures standard drawings and system files for design briefs and drawing archives.  On average it will be about 70% office and 30% in the field performing site visit with other Engineers.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepares and reviews bridges and structures drawings and specifications for complex and multi-year bridge rehabilitation, repair and reconstruction projects across Canadian and US
• Conducts review of material documents, shop drawings, plans and product specifications based on detailed design drawings and specifications for normal complexity bridges
• Provides bridges and structures detailed inspections across Canadian and US in accordance with appropriate technical, safety, CPKC business and regulatory requirements
• Supports emergency response to service interruptions involving bridges and structures
• Assists in the development of new standard designs and drawings for bridge design, maintenance and construction
• Maintains the system files for design briefs and assists with maintenance of system archive of drawings

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Technical college degree in drafting or civil/structural technology or equivalent industry experience
• 10 plus years of operational or related structural drafting experience
• Current AutoCAD experience
• Experience in steel fabrication is a bonus
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Valid passport, ability to travel to US/CAN without restrictions

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER: 

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension 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:
Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments.   All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.

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: 104480

Department: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Non-Union

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Country: Canada

% of Travel: 20-30%

# of Positions: 1

Job Grade: 5

Job Available to: Internal & External