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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 the Manager for Intermodal & Automotive Operations, you'll lead a high‑performing network of terminals within your territory—driving service quality, operational efficiency, and a culture of safety. You will guide daily performance, streamline processes, and elevate customer satisfaction while ensuring operations run smoothly and cost‑effectively.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Execute the Intermodal & Automotive business strategy for all facilities within the Quebec Territory, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and operational plans
Champion safety excellence by monitoring compliance, conducting audits, enforcing corrective actions, and driving a culture committed to safe work practices
Protect terminal security by preventing theft, controlling access, and overseeing truck traffic flow and driver compliance with site rules
Foster seamless coordination among Mechanical, switching crews, drivers, intermodal staff, and contractors to deliver on‑time train releases and efficient truck turn times
Implement and sustain process improvements, continually enhancing operational efficiency, service performance, and terminal effectiveness
Provide strong leadership to Supervisors, ensuring activities comply with collective agreements and contractor terms while supporting developmental and career growth
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental standards, and oversee thorough investigations of all safety rule violations with appropriate recommendations
Manage terminal budgets, ensuring operations remain within approved expense plans while identifying cost‑reduction opportunities
Develop and manage Supervisor schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for operational excellence, vacation coverage, and training
Issue train build instructions and Intermodal Train Plans, ensuring efficient train assembly and timely departures
Resolve no‑bill railcar issues through collaboration with the billing department to correct discrepancies
Manage fleet vehicle assignments, ensuring appropriate equipment availability for operations
Review and approve invoices, including contractor, fleet, and protection system costs, ensuring accuracy and budget compliance
Prepare dwell reports and operational action plans to optimize railcar movement, yard capacity, and dwell reduction.
Deliver fluidity reports, guiding yard capacity decisions, transfer sizes, and clear shift‑over communication.
Lead port planning activities, providing direction to Intermodal ports aligned with domestic loading requirements
Ensure accurate track planning and tagging in OASIS to support effective loading and operational visibility
Maintain strong communication with T&E and Operations Centers, ensuring alignment on train performance objectives and operational execution
Respond to incidents quickly, escalate per emergency action plans, and conduct follow‑ups to mitigate risk and uphold safety
Maintain daily terminal scorecards, updating all key performance metrics and operational data
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalency
7 years' experience in rail, intermodal, or automotive terminal operations
Strong understanding of union environments and collective agreements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with SAP, Oasis, Transportation Management System (TMS), Nexus, and Train Yard Execution Systems (TYES) is an asset
Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and lead diverse teams
Valid driver's license
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 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:
Department: Network & Capacity Management
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Lachine, Quebec
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 10-20%
# of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 3
Job Available to: Internal & External
Languages
- English
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