Manager Bridge Maintenance

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:

You will be responsible for ensuring the inspection, maintenance and construction of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other railway structures including buildings and other facilities.  Your territory will be from Kansas City to Chicago. You will oversee a staff of an average of 12 unionized employees to ensure safety and efficiency in full compliance with standards, policies, regulations and operating rules. In addition, you will provide leadership to help ensure the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of the railway as it relates to the Structures Department. 

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Inspect bridges, culverts and retaining walls
• Heavily involved in the development and execution of multi-year construction and maintenance plans for assigned territory
• Ensure that work is carried out in a manner that complies with applicable collective bargaining agreements
• Supervise and lead staff to ensure safe and effective work is performed
• Follow and execute budgets for construction and maintenance projects

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in Engineering (Engineer/Technologist) is considered an asset
• Previous experience in railroad bridge construction is an asset
• Must be or become a qualified bridge inspector
• Effective communication skills, written/oral and understanding of computer systems
• Previous experience leading a team of direct reports

 

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

 

 

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