Assistant Director S&C Operations - BC East

• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Golden, British Columbia
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 70-80%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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.

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Assistant Director S&C Operations – BC East will provide leadership and oversight for both unionized and salaried Signals and Communications (S&C) employees. This position will be headquartered in Golden, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for all phases of the work such as testing, planning, material handling, inventory control, and management of signal apprentices.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop an achievable integrated Maintenance plan that delivers to S&C standards;
• Accountable for all Maintenance & Construction activities within their territory including recommending capital upgrades for the region;
• Modify the integrated plan according to adjustments in demand and schedule;
• Oversee testing services that create a safe, reliable, maintainable S&C plant on schedule and under budget;
• Provide recommendation around capital upgrades in their region;
• Provide continues improvement to reliability and unit cost;
• Fully utilize the collective agreement for effective work management;
• Assist with preparation of sub contract scope of works;
• Oversee S&C employees in the Apprenticeship program;
• Co-ordinate activities with S & C Senior leadership team;
• Ensure compliance with CP Maintenance testing/commissioning standards and work methods;
• Oversee CP’s Health and Safety plan for the region;
• Oversee S & C sub-contractors;
• Constantly improve safety, cost and schedule though out the year;
• Mentor and develop S & C staff.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 10 years of S&C, maintenance, construction and testing/commissioning experience;
• 5 years project management experience;
• Signal system maintenance, testing and construction experience;
• Must have valid driver’s license;
• Problem solving / strong analytics;
• People leadership;
• Coordinating/influencing;
• Dedicated to regulatory and standards compliance and operations fluidity;
• Ability to communicate with other Operating functions as well as Regulatory Agencies at all levels.

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
• Driver’s license verification

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").