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Assistant Trainmaster

Assistant Trainmaster

CPRed Deer, AB, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD76780 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Ensure the safe and tactical execution of the Operating Plan through active supervision of operating (train) crews, Yardmasters, support staff and Assistant Trainmasters
  • Accountable for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity, financial metrics and adherence to corporate values, which includes compliance with regulatory environment
  • Accountable for the safe, on time operations of all trains and contribute to the overall execution of the LSOP and Operating Plan
  • Conduct efficiency tests, train rides and safety related activities to support a safe, efficient operation
  • Accountable to investigate safety rules and policy failures and respond and act on safety, health and environmental related incidents, identify cause, implement or recommend corrective actions or action plans
  • Participate and assist with safety and business plan roll-outs across the region
  • Identify and act on opportunities to increase yard / road fluidity and productivity
  • Create and manage a strong team of employees including determination of optimal numbers, recruitment and development
  • Ensure compliance to CPKC’s policies and collective agreements and recommend changes
  • Ensure the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance and financial metrics through maximum asset utilization
  • Accountable for holding investigations (accident or discipline) in accordance with labor agreements, policies, etc.
  • Accountable for inventory management for terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility
  • Accountable for rail cars that are idle for 24 hours or longer for any reason
  • Accountable for full understanding of business requirements, service commitments and any service penalty conditions for customers in their geographic area
  • May be required to attend derailments / incidents / injuries when on duty
  • May be assigned Train & Engine employees to mentor and coach

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Must possess a High School diploma or GED
  • Must have previous railway experience
  • Previous operations related experience would be considered an asset
  • Must be able to understand the Operating Plan & Local Service Operating Plan and compliance to it as it pertains to the yard
  • Qualified Locomotive Engineer is an asset
  • Must become Conductor or Engineer qualified and occasionally operate trains
  • Must be or become rules qualified (CROR - Canadian Rail Operating Rules)
  • Must maintain certifications and licenses (i.e. Engineer Certification)
  • Ability to pin point expectations and provide positive and constructive feedback
  • Ability to analyze, understand and resolve local issues related to interpreting variances to operating protocols
  • Ability to understand and work with collective agreements and other applicable regulations
  • Knowledge of and ability to conduct investigations
  • Ability to accept change
  • Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues
  • 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