Manager Intermodal & Automotive Operations

Join CPKC North Americas 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 youre not just building a careeryoure part of something bigger. Together we move goods connect people and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As the Manager for Intermodal & Automotive Operations youll lead a highperforming network of terminals within your territorydriving service quality operational efficiency and a culture of safety. You will guide daily performance streamline processes and elevate customer satisfaction while ensuring operations run smoothly and costeffectively.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Execute the Intermodal & Automotive business strategy for all facilities within theTerritory ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and operational plans
• Champion safety excellence by monitoring compliance conducting audits enforcing corrective actions and driving a culture committed to safe work practices
• Protect terminal securityby preventing theft controlling access and overseeing truck traffic flow and driver compliance with site rules
• Foster seamless coordinationamong Mechanical switching crews drivers intermodal staff and contractors to deliver ontime train releases and efficient truck turn times
• Implement and sustain process improvements continually enhancing operational efficiency service performance and terminal effectiveness
• Provide strong leadership to Supervisors ensuring activities comply with collective agreements and contractor terms while supporting developmental and career growth
• Ensure compliance with Health Safety Security and Environmental standards and oversee thorough investigations of all safety rule violations with appropriate recommendations
• Manage terminal budgets ensuring operations remain within approved expense plans while identifying costreduction opportunities
• Develop and manage Supervisor schedules ensuring adequate staffing for operational excellence vacation coverage and training
• Issue train build instructions and Intermodal Train Plans ensuring efficient train assembly and timely departures
• Resolve nobill railcar issuesthrough collaboration with the billing department to correct discrepancies
• Manage fleet vehicle assignments ensuring appropriate equipment availability for operations
• Review and approve invoices including contractor fleet and protection system costs ensuring accuracy and budget compliance
• Prepare dwell reports and operational action plansto optimize railcar movement yard capacity and dwell reduction.
• Deliver fluidity reports guiding yard capacity decisions transfer sizes and clear shiftover communication.
• Lead port planning activities providing direction to Intermodal ports aligned with domestic loading requirements
• Ensure accurate track planning and tagging in OASISto support effective loading and operational visibility
• Maintain strong communication with T&E and Operations Centers ensuring alignment on train performance objectives and operational execution
• Respond to incidents quickly escalate per emergency action plans and conduct followups to mitigate risk and uphold safety
• Maintain daily terminal scorecards updating all key performance metrics and operational data

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma orequivalency
• 7 years experience in rail intermodal or automotive terminal operations
• Strong understanding of union environments and collective agreements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook); experience with SAP Oasis Transportation Management System (TMS) Nexus and Train Yard Execution Systems (TYES) is an asset
• Exceptional communication leadership and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and lead diverse teams
• Valid drivers license

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 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
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Drivers 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 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: 106318
• Department: Network & Capacity Management
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Vancouver British Columbia
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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