Supervisor Mechanical Locomotive

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 a Supervisor, you will take the lead in planning, scheduling, and assigning resources to ensure all repairs and servicing are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence while fostering a strong safety-first culture. The ideal candidate is a confident leader who communicates effectively, inspires teamwork, and holds themselves and others accountable for delivering exceptional results.

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead and motivate a unionized team responsible for maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs on locomotives, mobile equipment, and vehicles used in plant, yard, and road service
• Ensure all repairs and train servicing meet regulatory and company standards, including Association of American Railroads (AAR), Transport Canada, and CPKC policies
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance operational fluidity and achieve compliance with the Local Service Operating Plan and overall Operating Plan
• Drive accountability for performance metrics, including safety, service, productivity, and financial results
• Champion safety compliance within the terminal by enforcing standards, implementing corrective actions, and leading proactive safety discussions to foster a culture of safety.
• Conduct thorough shift briefings to ensure accurate documentation and seamless communication with the next Supervisor on duty
• Mentor and coach team members through active observation, constructive feedback, and ongoing skill development

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver's license
• 2 years’ previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment is preferred
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
• Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues
• Excellent focus, attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Read and understand safety instructions, operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English
• Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel

 

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
• 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 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 provide, 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: 105652
• Department: Mechanical Loco
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

 

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