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Canadian Pacific Railway Supervisor Intermodal and Automotive Operations in Vancouver, Canada
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:
The Supervisor Intermodal and Automotive Operations is responsible for coordinating the movement of trains within the terminal, directing and managing the performance of our intermodal and automotive operation, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations, and communicating effectively across departments. The Supervisor must be a proactive leader with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. They should have strong problem-solving skills, be able to communicate effectively with various departments, and have a firm commitment to maintaining safety and efficiency in all aspects of terminal operations. This position reports to the Manager of Intermodal & Automotive Operations.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Supervise intermodal operation priorities, oversee yard activities,coordinate track protection, ensure adherence to roles and responsibilities, and manage the accurate assignment of traffic and blocking to trains, including coordination of Perishable Protective Services
Plan and coordinate inbound trains, ensuring clarity in yarding strategies and spot plans for efficient space utilization and issue yarding instructions for inbound trains to optimize flow and processing within the yard
Systematically manage and prioritize inbound and outbound trains, facilitating the movement of equipment, organizing the efficient assembly, processing, and departure of trains and transfers across multiple systems
Facilitate crew transportation to expedite work events and improve operational efficiency
Distribute necessary paperwork and instructions for outbound trains, ensuring compliance with operating rules and organize train order, coordinating with Locomotive Shops as required
Conduct job briefings with switch crews, provide work instructions, and monitor productivity to meet operational targets
Manage crew hours to ensure compliance with off-duty requirements
Configure locomotive placement in collaboration with the Locomotive Shops
Maintain communication with the Mechanical department for track inspections and the management of bad order cars
Liaise with the Auto Compound for spotting and pulling, providing accurate switch windows, and railcar counts
Resolve no-bill rail car issues by working closely with the billing department to correct discrepancies
Conduct inspections of yard vehicles, including fueling and maintenance checks of trucks, SUVs, and utility vehicles
Oversee inventory management, ensuring that the physical location of railcars matches the systemic records
Respond to incidents with prompt and effective action, ensuring appropriate escalations and emergency responses are executed as necessary
Communicate with other departments regarding train movements to synchronize operations
Manage safety compliance within the terminal, providing corrective actions as needed to uphold standards
Participate in conference calls to provide operational updates, address exceptions on the intermodal network, lead turnover calls for seamless handover between shifts, align staff on operational priorities, and engage in safety discussions to promote a culture of safety within the team
Provide support and consultation to Director, Asst. Director, and Manager with regards to their responsibilities and accountabilities
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a High School diploma or GED as a minimum educational requirement
Possessing knowledge and experience in intermodal operations or similar fields, with skills in planning, issuing work instructions, optimizing operations, managing capacity, and overseeing equipment maintenance, is considered a significant asset
Demonstrated leadership skills with a proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage teams
Strong commitment to safety and efficiency in the workplace
Proven ability in performance management and driving team success
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various teams and stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills, including incident response, risk management, and implementing corrective actions
Compatibility with the company's values and culture
Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues
High proficiency in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
Experience with OASIS, Tyes, Nexus is an asset
Proficient in understanding and applying instructions in accordance with a Collective Agreement.
Willing to be available as required on a 7x24 basis
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.
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
Driver's license check
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 equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA").
Req ID: 102098
Department: Market Strategy & Asset Management
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 0-10%
of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 4
Job Available to: Internal & External
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