Purpose

Rocky Mountaineer is the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest privately owned luxury passenger rail service. We are committed to living our values: Create Meaningful Moments, Be One Team, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes.

Reporting to the Manager, Rail Operations, the Rail Operations Specialist is an integral team member of Rocky Mountaineer\xe2\x80\x99s Operations Centre. The Rail Operations Specialist is the central communication link between all departments involved in the movement of RM trains and coordination of yard switching.

As a Rocky Mountaineer team member, you will be working alongside a diverse group of people who are committed to working together, supporting our values and ensuring we are always on brand as a world class luxury rail tour company.

This position is deemed Safety Critical and pre-employment testing will be required. Final candidates must successfully pass a safety critical medical exam and will undergo medical monitoring as prescribed by Transport Canada. This position requires you to periodically access an active railway area where impaired performance could result in a significant incident affecting the health and safety of team members, guests, the public, property or the environment.

What we offer:
Year-end retention bonus of $1,000.00 will be offered (conditions will apply)
Competitive Wage
Friends & Family Discounts for rail journeys and merchandise
100% employer paid extended health and dental and vision
Employer RRSP Matching Program
Bonus Program
3 weeks vacation to start
High performing and supportive team
Fun team events like BBQ and carwash fundraiser, golf tournaments, annual Christmas party, and more!

Key Areas of Accountability

• Ensures the safe, efficient and on time performance of RM trains
• Ensures train consists support demand and facilitate job briefings to maximize yard efficiencies
• Coordinate optimal arrival and departure times of RM trains with other departments
• Provide guidance and support on escalation protocol for incident recovery and reporting
• Communicate expected operating conditions with Train Manager & Operations Centre team
• Produce train performance reports, and continual train performance updates
• Manage Operations Emergency Line and incident reporting/recording
• Participates on operations performance conference calls with Host Railways

Safety

• Comply with all Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR), and General Operating Instructions (GOI) and all other safety policies, procedures & rules
• Identify, protect & report safety hazards to management & OH&S Committee
• Meet or exceed safety and security requirements

Operations

• Support the successful execution of the Operating Plan
• Lead the movements of RM trains & rail equipment
• Will require the ability to train for and perform switching duties
• Support operational and equipment availability requirements
• Support Operations and Mechanical requirements in the Operations Centre
• Support EOC requirements
• Support operational targets and metrics
• May be required to connect/disconnect HEP cables

Qualifications

Education, Certification, Licenses

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration or equivalent experience

Experience/Skills

• Exemplary communication skills in providing direction/correction to team members
• Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Qualified Railroad - RTC, Locomotive Engineer, Conductor an asset
• Railway operating experience, preferred
• Supervisory experience, an asset
• High attention to detail, time management and manage competing priorities
• Advanced decision-making, problem solving, critical thinking skills in high pressure situations
• Strong coordination and organizational skills
• High attention to detail with a desire to maintain brand standards
• Able to take personal accountability, be adaptable, and be a problem solver
• Familiarity with computer applications, particularly MS Office Suite
• Able to work cross-functionally

Work Environment

• May require occasional travel
• Rail industrial site that requires walking and sitting throughout the day
• 24/7 operation that may require varied work schedules
• Indoor/outdoor working environment