Assistant Director S&C Operations

Canadian Pacific Railway

  • Calgary, AB
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 jour
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:The Assistant Director Signals & Communications (S&C) Operations will provide leadership and oversight for both unionized and salaried S&C employees. The successful candidate will be responsible for all phases of the work such as testing, planning, material handling, inventory control and management of signal apprentices.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Develop an achievable integrated maintenance plan that delivers to S&C standards
  • Accountable for all maintenance and construction activities within their territory including recommending capital upgrades for the region
  • Oversee testing services that create a safe, reliable, maintainable S&C plant on schedule and under budget
  • Fully utilize the collective agreement for effective work management
  • Assist with preparation of subcontract scope of works
  • Oversee S&C employees in the apprenticeship program
  • Ensure compliance with CPKC maintenance testing and commissioning standards and work methods
  • Oversee CPKC's health and safety plan for their region
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to S&C leaders and craft employees by providing technical guidance and building expertise to enhance team capability and performance
  • Exhibit reliability and flexibility in supporting a 24/7 operational environment, responding quickly to emergencies to mitigate service interruptions
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school diploma or general equivalency
  • Bachelor's degree preferably in Electrical Engineering is an asset
  • 10 years of S&C maintenance, construction and testing and commissioning experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and successful information exchange
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
  • Flexible and competitive benefits package
  • Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
  • Employee share purchase plan
  • Performance incentive plan
  • Annual fitness subsidy
  • Part-time studies program
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:Medical and Drug TestingThis 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
  • Education verification
  • Professional references
  • Driver's license verification and driving history
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 ProgramBecoming 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: 105011
  • Department: Engineering
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Position Type: Non-Union
  • Location: Calgary, Alberta
  • Country: Canada
  • % of Travel: 50-60%
  • # of Positions: 1
  • Job Grade: 3
  • Job Available to: Internal & External
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Canadian Pacific Railway