Intermodal - Spare PPS Labourer - Vaughan IMS

• Req ID: 83028
• Department: Market Strategy & Asset Management
• Job Type: Seasonal
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Vaughan, Ontario
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 7
• Job Grade:
• Compensation Rate:
• Job Available to: Internal & External
• Deadline to apply: 05/04/2021

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides 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. For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As a CP Spare Intermodal employee you will perform general cleaning/labourer duties with reasonable care throughout the terminal as identified by the Supervisor Operations, your qualificatiosn and seniority. 

This position has no guaranteed minimum hours and will report on a on-call basis.

This role requires working shift work, irregular schedules, long hours, weekends and holidays. 

PPS LABOURER POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Clean and set temperature on required equipment in preparation for customer loading;     
• Inspect equipment within the terminal for damages/defects; 
• Connect/Disconnect PPS equipment when required on railcars, plug in reefers held on ground; 
• Monitoring of loaded PPS equipment located within the terminal; 
• Fuel equipment from stationary tanks and or mobile tank as required, recording liters supplied;  
• May be required to assist with B&B supplies, replenishing spill kits, clean up minor spills;      
• Miscellaneous cleaning and general yard waste collection around the terminal including heavy equipment and yard vehicles;  
• Other miscellaneous duties as/when required.  
• This is a safety-sensitive position within an environment of heavy equipment and 

constant traffic flow. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a High School Diploma or General Equivalence Diploma;
• Must possess a valid driver license. 

• Truck and Transport Mechanic License or equivalent (i.e Red Seal) is an asset;
• 5+ years of direct work experience as mechanic/technician is an asset;
• Experience in wheel and tire work;
• Knowledge of Electrical and Electronics;
• Computer/diagnostic skills;
• Knowledge of Cummins/International diesel engines and their components;
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and their components;
• Knowledge of transmissions and their components;
• Proficiency with maintenance and repair tools;

• Demonstrate advanced reading and writing skills;
• Ability to follow instruction;

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
• Education verification

Medical Requirements:

Operating safely is a core foundation of CP. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CP’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments.   All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessment.

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").