Canadian Pacific Railway based in Brandon, Manitoba is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Assistant Trainmaster. Canadian Pacific Railway is a prominent transportation company which is specializing in freight transportation. The company operates an extensive network of railroads that connect major cities and industries across Canada and the United States. Known for its efficient logistics and advanced technology, Canadian Pacific Railway continues to be a driving force in facilitating the movement of goods, fostering economic growth, and maintaining a strong presence in the market. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Canadian Pacific Railway
Position: Assistant Trainmaster
Department: Operations Central Division
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $25.00-$30.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Job Grade: 5
Location: Brandon, Manitoba
Req ID: 100661
Job Available to: Internal & External
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should possess a High School diploma or GED
Experience: Candidates should have previous railway experience
Medical Requirements: A pre-employment medical, including physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug assessments, is mandatory for new hires in safety-critical roles. Pre-employment qualification drug tests are also required. This applies to Trainee Program participants, who must pass a drug test during training for final qualification
Background Investigation: The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the clearances like criminal history check, reference check, and driver’s License Verification
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should become Conductor or Engineer qualified and occasionally operate trains
- The candidates should be willing to be available as required on a 7×24 basis
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to understand the Operating Plan & Local Service Operating Plan and comply with it as it pertains to the yard
- The candidates should be or become rules qualified (CROR – Canadian Rail Operating Rules)
- The candidates should maintain certifications and licenses (i.e. Engineer Certification)
- The candidates should have a valid driver’s license
- The candidates should have strong computer skills and be detail-oriented
- The candidates should have strong attention to detail skills
- The candidates should have the ability to understand and work with collective agreements and other applicable regulations
- The candidates should have the ability to drill down, understand root cause, and resolve complex issues
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to direct yard processes to fulfill customer car orders, Customer Service Operations instructions, and Mechanical and Engineering requests for car movement and placement
- The candidates should be able to be accountable for delivering instructions for train movements within the terminal to Dispatching and Operating crews
- The candidates should be able to assist in the coordination of all train movements within the yard and on the mainline
- The candidates should be able to be accountable for asset utilization within the terminal.
- The candidates should be able to be accountable for expedited train movement to reduce and meet terminal dwell time
- The candidates should be able to update times, delays, and variances in NEXUS/Yard Planner on a continuous basis (as required)
- The candidates should be able to validate mechanical requirements are met for car repair spotting and inspection to maximize track availability
- The candidates should be able to communicate with employees for all safety initiatives and blitzes required in the terminal
- The candidates should be able to ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and properly communicated to the next Assistant Trainmaster on shift
- The candidates should be able to resolve non-compliance crew issues and/or opportunities for process improvement, or escalate to the Trainmaster as appropriate
- The candidates should be able to troubleshoot daily problems and concerns and resolve them by implementing action plans and standard processes
- The candidates should be able to perform efficiency tests and other safety activities to meet required standards
- The candidates should be able to review workload for LSOP assignments to ensure maximum production and efficiency of assignments
- The candidates should be able to contribute to the overall execution of the LSOP and OP through active supervision
- The candidates should be able to be accountable for inventory management of terminals and the line of road in their areas of responsibility
- The candidates should be able to assist in crew transportation to and from trains, away from home terminal hotels, and for over the road requirements
- The candidates should be able to be accountable for Transfer of Liability (TOL) notification (as required)
- The candidates should be able to be accountable for notification and escalation of customer delays
- The candidates should be able to be responsible for job/safety briefings of the crews
- The candidates should be able to mentor and coach Train & Engine employees assigned to them through active observation and providing feedback
Benefits:
- The candidates will get flexible and competitive benefits package
- The candidates will get competitive company pension plan
- The candidates will get employee share purchase plan
- The candidates will get annual fitness subsidy
- The candidates will get part-time studies program
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected, and conducted for further procedures directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!