Road Foreman; Revelstoke

Overview

Road Foreman responsible for educating, promoting and monitoring protected work practices of operating crews within a defined territory. Ensure effective and efficient application of operating rules, safety policies and procedures to improve safety, prevent accidents, raise awareness, and promote compliance.

• Perform locomotive engineer train crew field evaluations
• Plan and execute remedial training for individuals found deficient through field evaluation and rules violations
• Coordinate and deliver/facilitate all conductor new hire training, including oversight of field level on-the-job training
• Coordinate and oversee triennial recertification training for conductors and locomotive engineers in the area of responsibility
• Perform field efficiency testing
• Provide input to training course content in identified problem areas observed in field evaluations and proficiency testing
• Deliver skills training for conductors and locomotive engineers in the area of responsibility
• Respond to and provide expert analysis of train handling exceptions, incidents and derailments; implement corrective training when required
• Availability as required 24/7

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
• Minimum of two years of experience as a qualified and practicing railway locomotive engineer or as required by regulations
• Strong working knowledge of railroad operating rules and regulations including special or dimensional handling, TIH, hours of work and locomotive standards
• Strong working knowledge of railway operations
• Maintained CROR rules qualification
• Working knowledge of the relevant Collective Agreement and its application to locomotive engineers and conductors
• Management/supervisory experience is an asset
• Effective communication skills and ability to relay instruction to conductors and locomotive engineers related to train handling and safety rules
• Strong facilitation skills
• Ability to coach, train and mentor train locomotive engineers, conductors and students

• 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

• Medical and Drug Testing:
  This is a safety critical position requiring a pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test. Post-hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
• Background Investigation:
  Criminal history check, professional references, driver’s license verification and driving history

As an employee with North American presence, location of the position may change based on organizational requirements. Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is a key path for management employees to learn the business tification or maintenance of current certification/qualification may be required.

CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in the U.S. and an employment equity employer in Canada. 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 upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Location:

Revelstoke, British Columbia
• Country:
Canada
• Travel: 10-20%
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type:
Non-Union