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 & Automotive terminal ensuring containers and vehicles are received, loaded and/or unloaded in accordance with the policies, guidelines and established plans and priorities while meeting on-time 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 service commitments
• Coordinate resources within the yard to deliver to key performance indicators
• Ensure railcar availability/placement in accordance with Service Standards
• Ensure truck dwell, asset utilization and other key metrics are met including inventory management for containers, railcars and vehicles
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and effectiveness of the operation
• Work directly with employees and/or contractors to provide guidance and support to bring about the vision of an empowered and engaged workforce

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• Valid driver’s license
• Previous railroad experience asset
• Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues
• High proficiency MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Understanding of applicable Collective Agreement
• High level communication skills
• Ability to embrace constructive criticism
• Willing to be available as required on a 7x24 basis

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 sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated 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: 105014
• Department: Network & Capacity Management
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Wylie, Texas
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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