Specialist Network Car Maintenance

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 POSITION:

This position implements and balances unscheduled car repairs across the system to maintain process fluidity, supports car repair, train servicing functions, metrics and reporting. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills with the ability to make concise decisions.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Handles database, incident reports and issues management reports in support of business needs
• Supports the customer reject process working directly with the field / CST ensuring appropriate identification of car Bad Order reasons
• Handles car setoff process working with the OC Transportation and repair facilities
• Assist Engineering group with projects and interactions with foreign roads as the needs arises
• Manages on line high idle Bad Order cars along with the billing and movement of the cars.
• Owns the email inbox and provides information to field operations
  
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree (2 years) or an equivalent to any other 2 year post secondary schooling
• Have a validated 5 years’ experience in industry inspecting railcars or show strength in railcar maintenance and repair
• Must meet Transport Canada and CPKC’s criteria for a certified Rail Car Apprentice or Mechanic and have thorough knowledge of transport Canada/FRA regulations
• Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions)
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Strong risk evaluation skills
  
  

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
  
  

ADDITONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
  
  

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 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)”.

• Req ID: 103447
• Department: Mechanical Car
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary , Alberta
• Country: Canada
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External