General Roadmaster
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
As General Roadmaster, you will coordinate the safe, cost-effective and timely planning and execution of the production capital plan on the region, mentor and provide oversight to the ongoing development of the management staff to ensure compliance with corporate policy and regulatory/engineering standards. Additionally, you will manage all aspects of staffing requirements for Production within the region. This position offers you the chance to make a significant impact on our organization while advancing your professional growth in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provides for the execution of safe work plans ensuring appropriate tools, training, and resources are available to production crews
Mentor and provide technical guidance to craft employees, supporting their skill advancement and strengthening overall team performance
Lead and manage unionized staff in accordance with the Collective Agreement, facilitating resolutions for corrective actions, disputes, and grievances to uphold positive labor relations
Ensure the successful execution of annual and multi-year capital planning objectives, optimizing resource utilization and project outcomes
Advance initiatives focused on regulatory compliance, service excellence, and sustainability of financial results
Maintain CPKC’s full compliance with Transport Canada regulatory protocols, safeguarding standards of safety and operational integrity
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or general equivalency
- Valid driver’s license
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience, including two or more years directing teams or complex projects centered on track renewal and maintenance, or an equivalent mix of education and experience
- Well-versed in railway track safety regulations and standards
- Proficient in interpreting and implementing the Maintenance of Way Employees Division (MWED) collective bargaining agreement within daily operations
- Provide emergency response support as part of an on-call rotation, typically every other week, to help maintain continuous 24/7 operations
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
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 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: 106411
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 60-70%
# of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 3
Job Available to: Internal & External
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