Administrative Assistant

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

This role is a rare opportunity to join the railway industry and directly support the leaders of CPKC’s Operations department.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Type investigation notices and maintain all files
• Supports Assistant to Manager Support Services and local Operations leadership team
• Type and post all Operational notices
• Order supplies for departments and maintain expense efficiency on behalf of CPKC
• Adequately inventory throughout facility to expedite daily operations
• Maintain daily internal and external correspondence through various business information reports, schedule, and transcribe formal hearings
• Follow strict time schedules for paying and reallocating invoices
• Enter discipline records into the safety dashboard
• Plan and prepare for any meetings
• Auxiliary with any needs/requirements from Facilities
• Post bulletins and awards, Seniority Rosters in accordance with collective bargaining agreement
• Maintain the utmost discretion, confidentiality, safety and courtesy
• All other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate
• Valid drivers' license required
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Computer systems (notes, SAP, Excel, Word, Power Point, Share Point, Outlook) required
• Ability to type at least 45 WPM
• Ability to occasionally support events and activities outside of standard working hours

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Drug Testing
• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Social Security Number verification

BECOMING A RAILROADER

• The possibility exists that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements
• You may be required to obtain a certification or maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer

CULTURE OF INCLUSION

• Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
• 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 provided, as appropriate, upon request