Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you're not just building a career-you're part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Supervisor provides the planning, scheduling and assignment of resources to specific jobs within the shop and yard, ensuring that all freight car repairs and inspections are performed in a safe and efficient manner. The ideal candidate builds a safety focused culture, communicates effectively, and drives accountability.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Lead a unionized team in maintenance, inspections, testing and repairs on freight cars, mobile equipment and vehicles used in plant, yard and road service
Ensure freight car repairs are in compliance with Association of American Railroad, Transport Canada standards and CPKC policies
Work with internal and external partners to improve fluidity and achieve Local Service Operating Plan and Operating Plan compliance every day
Provide leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity, and financial metrics
Lead safety compliance within the terminal, providing corrective actions as needed to uphold standards, engage in safety discussions to promote a culture of safety
Conduct briefings to ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and communicated to the next Supervisor on shift
Mentor and coach mechanical employees through active observation and provide feedback

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or general equivalency
Valid driver's license
2 years' previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment is preferred
Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues
Excellent focus, attention to detail and ability to multitask
Read and understand safety instructions, operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English
Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel

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

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

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 provide, 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: 104473
Department: Mechanical Car
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 0-10%
# of Positions: 2
Job Grade: 5
Job Available to: Internal & External