Analyst - S&C Quality Assurance

• Req ID: 76325
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 30-40%
• # of Positions: 2
• Job Available to: Internal & External
• Deadline to apply: 12/31/2019

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Analyst, S&C Quality Assurance will be responsible for development, production, on-going maintenance, and monitoring of adherence to, the S&C Quality Plan (“The Plan”). The new S&C Quality Plan will be designed to ensure consistent engineering, construction, and maintenance processes, procedures, and materials are used throughout all aspects of the S&C lifecycle.

As a member of the S&C Engineering Wayside Reliability team, the Supervisor S&C Quality Assurance will be a key member of the team which works to develop the new modern S&C process and procedure documents that will form a critical part of the S&C Quality Plan; such as S&C standard plans, Test & Inspection Requirement documents, and the S&C Construction & Maintenance Requirement Documents. The team member will have direct responsibility for the creation and editing of The Plan documents, as well as hands-on monitoring of adherence to them.

 POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop the S&C Quality System: working with all S&C stakeholders (Engineering & Operations), build out the S&C Quality System by documenting the procedures that will form the critical portion of The System;
• Introduce & Roll-out: once produced, roll-out the S&C Quality System to a defined target area for a term and monitor feedback and effectiveness. Final roll-out will be system-wide;
• Monitor the effectiveness of the S&C Quality System: once in effect system-wide, monitor and audit the effectiveness of the S&C Quality Plan throughout all stages of the S&C lifecycle. Report issues, concerns, systemic problems, and enhancement possibilities, to the S&C Quality team;
• Assists in the development, qualification, and implementation of new S&C materials, tools, and technologies;
• Provide support to S&C Engineering and S&C Operations teams in regards to the S&C Quality System and all aspects within its structure;
• This position will require the ability to obtain and maintain Rules Card qualification.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED Equivalent;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in S&C Construction, S&C Maintenance, S&C Engineering, or Quality Function deployment;

• Knowledge of AREMA standards and/or FRA/Transport Canada requirements;
• Ability to travel as required, potentially on a semi-regular basis, within Canada and the US;
• Strong understanding of the S&C or product lifecycle and responsibilities;
• Ability to prioritize and efficiently manage workload;
• Proven ability to work independently yet function as a part of a team;
• Competence with the use of the Microsoft Office suite;
• Proficiency in clear and proper language for writing of documents;
• Experience with AutoCad, or other engineering drawing software, will be an asset.

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program 
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with national 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 CP. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CP is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA").