What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Roadmaster position at Canadian Pacific Kansas City?
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:
Leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics. Support the Roadmaster to ensure safe, reliable track infrastructure and cost effective engineering services on the geographic territory to permit the safe and efficient train operations. Provide professional oversight and deliver regulatory compliance for respective geographic territory as required under regulation to ensure safe, compliant infrastructure is maintained.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Assist the Roadmaster in ensuring the application of CPKC safety practices, policies and procedures by all direct reports
- Assist with the delivery of compliance, service, and financial outputs
- Directs, coordinates, and/or implements emergency response to service interruptions for geographical territory and maintains/implements seasonal plans related to winter, spring/flood, and fire
- Assist with the management of employees within the Terms of the Collective Agreement and assists in handling disputes and grievances
- Assist with capturing information for annual/multiyear capital planning priorities
- Monitors quality assurance of TP&E projects
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Assist the Roadmaster in ensuring the application of CPKC safety practices, policies and procedures by all direct reports
- Assist with the delivery of compliance, service, and financial outputs
- Directs, coordinates, and/or implements emergency response to service interruptions for geographical territory and maintains/implements seasonal plans related to winter, spring/flood, and fire
- Assist with the management of employees within the Terms of the Collective Agreement and assists in handling disputes and grievances
- Assist with capturing information for annual/multiyear capital planning priorities
- Monitors quality assurance of TP&E projects
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Employer Funded Retirement 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:
CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is asafety sensitive position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.
Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
- Criminal history check
- Reference check
- Education verification
- Last 3 years of driving history
- Last 7 years of employment history; includes military
- Social Security number verification
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 equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Req ID: 103265
- Department: Engineering
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
- Country: United States
- % of Travel: 70-80%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: 5
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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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)”.
