Manager Mechanical

PURPOSE OF POSITION

As Manager Mechanical, you will lead a team dedicated to safe, efficient, and compliant operations that keep our business moving. You’ll champion a culture of safety, ensure adherence to regulatory and maintenance standards, and drive performance across key metrics safety, service, productivity, and financial results.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators to help teams understand train service operations and their role in achieving success
• Ensure compliance with safety and accident prevention policies, regulations, and principles; lead initiatives to prevent incidents and enforce the local safety plan
• Maintain regular communication with field operations to ensure train services meet internal and external customer expectations
• Build and sustain relationships with local union officials, including oversight of gain-sharing activities where applicable
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing Lean recommendations to enhance productivity and operational effectiveness; champion Lean philosophy and principles
• Ensure timely completion of car repairs, cycle time targets, and achievement of key operational metrics
• Lead mechanical teams during train incidents within jurisdiction, ensuring safe, efficient service restoration with minimal equipment loss or damage; collaborate with Field Operations and Engineering partners

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum 2 years of working knowledge in railway operations (road, yard, car, mechanical) in a leadership role
• Able to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on call
• Able to interact efficiently and positively with governmental and stakeholders
• Strong self-motivation and ability to make decisions within limits of authority

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive program
• 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

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).