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General ManagerGenesee & Wyoming Inc. • Stellarton, Town of Stellarton, Canada
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General Manager

General Manager

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. • Stellarton, Town of Stellarton, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

The General Manager directs the safe, efficient operation of the rail network, ensuring high level of service and time performance for freight service. This position will report to the Vice-President, Operations.

Company

Nova Scotia & Eastern Railway

Location

TBD

Status

Permanent – Full-time

Salary

According to the Genesee & Wyoming Canada salary grid.

Why You Should Join Our Team

  • To work in a unique and stimulating field
  • To benefit from a range of competitive benefits including:
  • A Group Insurance Program a comprehensive coverage including health care, dental, eye care, hospitalization, disability, and life insurance.
  • Telemedicine Services to our employees and their families.
  • Fitness Allowance to promote your health, mental health and wellness.
  • Savings Program we offer the opportunity to participate in a retirement savings plan (with a contribution of up to 6% to your RRSP) you can also take advantage of a Tax-Free Savings Account TFSA, allowing you to benefit from tax-free savings.
  • An employee and family assistance program - EFAP
  • To contribute to a sustainable future, as trains is one of the most eco-friendly modes of transportation in Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Leads team’s safety process, ensuring the safe operations of the rail network, the safety of the workplace by implanting high level of safety awareness throughout all the departments and across the railroad.
  • Manages, coaches, and supports a team of managers for different departments and crafts. Prepare and deploy annual Safety, Operational, Service and Corporate objectives.
  • Directs and controls the daily activities of all departments.
  • Creates, implements, and modifies operating plans and procedures to ensure that activities are conducted safely and in conformance with accepted practices and guidelines.
  • Establishes appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources to meet established schedule requirements.
  • Develops and oversees administration of the team budget; assists with forecasts of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Maintain, develop relationship and communication with customers.
  • Participates on various management committees; prepares and presents concise, accurate railroad status reports and other necessary presentations before executive staff.
  • Investigate accident/incident with rigour and prepare appropriate documentation with ensuring proper corrective measures and action plan for implementation. Also, ensure a rigorous follow-up on those actions to be implemented.
  • Participate to collective agreement negotiation and maintain high level communication with union representative and employees.

General Requirements

  • High school diploma/College degree or bachelor’s degree in Operations/Logistic fields.
  • More than ten (10) years of railroad management experience, Locomotive Engineer qualification an asset.
  • Knowledge of Train Operations (strong background), Railroad Engineering and Mechanical.
  • Mid to advanced level of expertise with MS Office, Outlook with an ability to quickly learn additional software as required.
  • A straightforward communicator with an outstanding reputation for integrity.
  • Familiarity with regulatory environments (CROR, FRA, US Customs, Transport Canada), labour standards, and occupational health and safety requirements.
  • Demonstrated team-building skills with a proven ability to develop proactive partnerships, lead and participate effectively in teams, and leverage diverse skills of team members.
  • Must be able to cross the US/Canada border.

If selected for the role, candidates will be required to undergo a comprehensive background check, including physical examination, drug screening, criminal record verification, and reference checks.

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