Manager Technical Training – Mechanical in Calgary, Canada

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager Technical Training – Mechanical to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in developing and implementing comprehensive technical training programs for our Mechanical employees. This role would lead a team of training instructors, plan workforce execution, and meet regulatory and customer service standards. Successful candidates would have strong leadership skills, business sense, along with the ability to plan, guide, and influence decision makers. This is an outstanding chance to create a significant impact on the growth and success of CPKC’s critical Mechanical workforce.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Plan and deliver Mechanical training aligned with business strategies and improvement targets

• Partner with the operational leaders to identify training opportunities to conceptualize, prioritize, and deliver consistent and efficient training

• Manage the planning processes and delivery of initial training, certification training, recurrent training skill upgrade of new hires and existing employees

• Maintain a multi-million-dollar training budget and leverage resources to achieve the desired training outcomes

• Develop efficient training plans with strategic partners/ training providers and maintain all training records within the training systems

• Build a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations

• Own the development of informative principles and design instructional programs

• Provide leadership and administrative, backfill instructor roles on an emergency bases, and conduct instructor evaluations

  POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preference for post-secondary education

• Strong Mechanical skills

• Extensive knowledge of Locomotives and Rail Cars

• 5 years’ experience in railroad operations, with experience leading and developing others

• Proficient in using MS Office Suite

• Flexibility to work evening and weekends and travel as the need arises (10-25%)

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

  WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package

• Competitive company pension plan

• Employee Share Purchase Plan

• Performance Incentive Program

• Annual Fitness Subsidy

• Part-time Studies Program

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

  Background Investigation:

  The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check

• Reference check

  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.

  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 Colour (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: 104223

• Department: Operations Central Division

• Job Type: Full-Time

• Position Type: Non-Union

• Location: Calgary, Alberta

• Country: Canada

• % of Travel: 10-20%

• of Positions: 1

• Job Grade: 3

• Job Available to: Internal & External

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