Supervisor Intermodal and Automotive Operations

Join 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, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As the Supervisor Operations you will plan, coordinate direct and control all outside operations within the Intermodal terminal ensuring containers are received, loaded and/or unloaded conforming to the policies, guidelines and established plans and priorities while meeting timely performance and minimizing cost.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure the application of CPKC safety practices, policies and procedures by unionized and/or contractor employees including conducting efficiency tests
• Communicate and interact regularly with cross-functional teams to maintain the service commitments of Intermodal traffic
• Coordinate all Lift, Hostler, Trains and Engines (T&E) and Mechanical movements within the yard to deliver to key performance indicators
• Ensure container availability/placement in agreement with Intermodal Services (IMS) Standards
• Prioritize outbound loading for Domestic and International traffic in compliance with the Association of American Railroads (AAR) securement processes
• Ensure Perishable Protected Service (PPS) containers are inspected at prescribed intervals and service providers engaged for repairs and serving
• Ensure that truck dwell, asset utilization, and performance indicators are achieved, including handling inventory for containers and railcars in OASIS/TYES
• Support and take part in ongoing improvement efforts sought at boosting operational efficiency
• Work directly with employees and/or contractors to provide mentorship and support to bring about the vision of an empowered and engaged workforce

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• 1+ years' railroad experience considered an asset
• Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues
• High proficiency in OASIS, TMS, MS Office Outlook, Word, and basic Excel
• Excellent focus, attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Read and understand safety instructions, operating rules and regulations, collective agreements and other written or printed material in English
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety critical position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

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.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants 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 Color (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: 104629
• Department: Operations Eastern Region
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Vaughan, Ontario
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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