Supervisor Operations

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:

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 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 the service commitments of Intermodal traffic

Coordinate all Lift, Hostler, T&E and Mechanical movements within the yard to deliver to key performance indicators

Ensure container availability/placement in accordance with IMS Service Standards

Prioritize outbound loading for Domestic and International traffic in compliance with AAR securement processes

Ensure Perishable Protected Service (PPS) containers are inspected at prescribed intervals and service providers engaged for repairs and serving

Ensure truck dwell, asset utilization and key metrics are met including inventory management for containers and railcars in OASIS/TYES

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:

Must possess a High School diploma or GED;

Previous railroad experience would be 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;

Understanding of applicable Collective Agreement;

Problem-solving capability;

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 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 critical 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

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: 102661

Department: Transportation Canada

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