Assistant Superintendent Loco Maintenance

Posting Start Date: 10/13/26 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 THE POSITION: As the Assistant Superintendent Locomotive Maintenance, provides leadership and oversight for locomotive maintenance operations to support the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of CPKC’s local and system locomotive fleet. Monitor facility plans, operational performance, and maintenance trends to ensure resources, production targets, and service requirements align with the operating plan. Ensure all maintenance and servicing activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and established maintenance standards while driving continuous improvement in operational performance, reliability, and workforce productivity. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Lead and manage locomotive maintenance and servicing operations to achieve cycle-time, asset availability, reliability, and production performance targetsEnsure all locomotive inspections, servicing, repairs, and maintenance programs comply with CPKC standards, Association of American Railroads (AAR) requirements, Transport Canada (TC) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulationsManage the annual Locomotive Maintenance operating budget, ensuring effective resource utilization and cost control while meeting business objectivesLead investigations into safety and rules violations, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve compliance and reduce riskEstablish performance objectives, provide coaching and development, and drive accountability for results among frontline leaders and employeesSupport employee development, talent management, and succession planning initiatives to build organizational capability and leadership strengthIdentify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, maintenance effectiveness, fleet reliability, and operational efficiencyEnsure maintenance activities and workforce management practices are administered in accordance with collective agreements, company policies, and labour relations standardsProvide tactical leadership and operational support for day-to-day locomotive maintenance activities, including local locomotive dispatch planning and resource coordinationCollaborate with Operations and Mechanical stakeholders to optimize fleet performance, ensure equipment availability, and support the Operating Plan POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or general equivalency10 years Railroad experience and leading front-line operationsProven ability to drive cultural change, build accountability, and lead teams through organizational transformationStrong coaching and leadership skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback, recognize performance, and apply appropriate corrective action when requiredDemonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities with the ability to identify root causes and resolve complex operational issuesExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead diverse teamsComprehensive knowledge of locomotive equipment, heavy-duty machinery, or related industrial maintenance operationsExperience working in a unionized environment and interpreting collective agreements is considered an asset WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER: Flexible and competitive benefits packageCompetitive company pension and/or retirement plansEmployee share purchase planAnnual fitness subsidyPart-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 or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required. Background Investigation Criminal history checkEducation verificationProfessional referencesDriver’s license verification and driving historySocial Security Number verification 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 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: 106594Department: Mechanical LocoJob Type: Full-TimePosition Type: Non-UnionLocation: Shreveport, LouisianaCountry: United States% of Travel: 0-10%# of Positions: 1Job Grade: 3Job Available to: Internal & External