Train Dispatcher Trainee

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:

As a Train Dispatcher you will learn the business from the ground up through a 12-18 months  fully paid training program that prepares you for the position as a Train Dispatcher and future careers within CPKC. You control the movement of trains and engineering track crews across CPKC’s rail network through a series of control systems.

 

This position offers excellent challenges as you are responsible for planning and scheduling trains through a geographical region in the most efficient and safest manner. You will make business decisions, solve problems, communicate clearly and effectively, and coordinate to ensure minimal delays and the smooth, safe movement of trains in an assigned territory.

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Issue Track Authorities for all train and engineering movements on assigned territory, in accordance to the rules, and in a safe and efficient manner
• Record information as required by CPKC and the Federal Government
• Escalate train delays or exceptions to the Director Dispatching and participate in recovery plans
• Manage work events and train launches to ensure prompt movement of cars when billed
• Communication with individuals at all levels of the organization

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Transportation or Train Operations preferred
• Thorough knowledge of General Code of Operating Rules, Timetables, Operations Supervisor Manuals, and Notices including passing of required exams
• Previous Train Dispatcher or comparable experience preferred
• Must be able to become familiar with train operations and associated rules
• Ability to form a good understanding of physical characteristics of the railroad is required
• Strong computer literate and possess the ability to master computerized train control applications is required
• Must be available, within a 2 hour call to work all shifts including overnights, holidays, and weekends
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and make decisions under stressful circumstances is required
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to pass color vision test
• Trainee must pass an examination on rules prior to completing the training period

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy <