General Shop Foreman

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 POSITION:

As the General Shop Foreman you will provide managerial leadership and personal development to employees for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics and a role model to corporate values. You will develop and lead facility plans and schedules for the day-to day maintenance and servicing of locomotives assets at Locomotive Maintenance Facilities in key system locations to support the Mechanical system plan.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Apply the best endeavors and full dedication to implement the daily Locomotive Maintenance facility plan (across all shifts), in support of the system and local operating plans
• Accountable for the output/results of direct reports related to daily production plan, and to adjust the plan as required to achieve maximum locomotive reliability/safety/efficiency
• Ensure the application of locomotive maintenance/servicing is in compliance with CPKC’s maintenance regulations, AAR standards, manufacture specification and TC/FRA regulations
• Apply CPKC's safety practices, policies, procedures and output/results by all direct reports. In addition, take appropriate corrective measures as required. This is to be documented through, memorandums, Marvin form, formal investigations, etc
• Implement approved Continuous Improvement recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness for the Locomotive Maintenance
• Provide feedback and mentor direct reports to improve their effectiveness; invoke performance improvement/development (i.e. training, courses, etc…) as necessary
• Ensure that I and my direct reports within Locomotive Maintenance conduct all activities consistent with the collective agreement

POISITION REQUIRMENTS:

• Must possess a post-secondary education
• Minimum of 6 years railway operations experience or strong heavy industry based knowledge
• Locomotive equipment or similar heavy-duty machinery knowledge
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
• Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues
• Excellent focus, attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Ability to engage and direct immediate reports and lead in a unionized

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

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:

CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is a safety sensitive position all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.

Background Investigation:

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

• 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

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)”.

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• Req ID: 104488
• Department: Mechanical Loco
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Golden, British Columbia
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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