Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

Supervisor, Track

Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in safety compliance and rail operations
  • Budget management skills in a regulatory environment
  • Labor relations knowledge, including grievance response and contract interpretation
  • Prior experience supervising a unionized workforce
  • High School Diploma plus relevant post-secondary education
  • Valid driver's license and relevant operation training certifications

Responsibilities

  • Manage engineering operations according to company's operating plan
  • Supervise Assistant Track Supervisors in rail inspection activities
  • Oversee track gangs, inspectors, and hyrail operations
  • Enforce compliance with safety procedures and regulatory guidelines
  • Provide coaching and performance monitoring for team members
  • Handle investigations and grievances as per collective agreements
  • Communicate track conditions and production data to senior management
  • Engage in derailment response and service disruption prevention activities

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic environment with both office and outdoor settings
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and education in the field
  • Flexible work hours, including some nights and weekends
  • Potential for relocation based on operational needs
  • Engage with a diverse workforce on various projects
Full Job Description
This is a position at Grade 9.

Job Summary

The Incumbent is responsible for managing the operations of an assigned territory that involves track inspection and repairs as well as replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts.
Main Responsibilities
• Manage engineering operations as outlined in CN's operating plan
• Supervise a team of Assistant Track Supervisors who are responsible for rail inspection
• Supervise and manage activities of track gangs, track inspectors, and hyrail operations
• Manage engineering operations which includes enforcing compliance with safe work procedures, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidelines, and CN policies and regulations
• Lead people with clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance to employees through regular performance monitoring
• Apply collective agreement and company policies by conducting investigations, recommending corrective actions, and responding to grievances
• Ensure compliance with Transport Canada rules and regulations
• Manage budgets and workforce productivity within CN policies and the Five Guiding Principles
• Ensure clear communication of track condition and daily production information to senior management in order to make adjustments
• Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with Transportation and Mechanical to determine cause and future prevention
Working Conditions

The role will be partially performed in an office environment as well as outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions with irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays. The position may be relocated if necessary. The role requires travelling (50%+), at times without advance notice. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress. The position requires responding to unexpected and emergency situations, and being able to lift up to 70 lbs.
Requirements
Experience

Relevant Work Experience
• Safety compliance experience
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving
• Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or in a regulatory or safety environment
• Budget management experience
• Labour Relations experience (i.e. interpretation of collective agreements, response to grievances, negotiations with union representatives, discipline, etc.)*
• Experience as an Assistant Track Supervisor and in construction program supervision
• Experience supervising a unionized workforce

Education/Certification/Designation
• High School Diploma
• Post-Secondary Diploma*
• Valid driver's licence
• Have received courses and training required for inspection and railroad Operations

*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset
Technical Skills/Knowledge
• General Microsoft Computer skills*
• Conducting investigations after an accident*

*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

About Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.
Learn more about Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
Size
22,953 employees
Market Cap
$95.5 billion
Industry
Founded
1881
5 Year Trend
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