Job Description

• Req ID: 97665
• Department: Transportation Canada
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 12
• Job Available to: Internal & External
• Deadline to apply: 09/14/2022

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Are you looking for an exciting career that is rewarding and provides long term career growth and learning opportunities within CPs Operations Center and frontline operations?
If you are then becoming a Rail Traffic Controller (RTC) is the perfect opportunity for you! As a RTC you will learn the business from the ground up through a 6 month fully paid training program that prepares you for your current position as an RTC and future careers within CP.
As a RTC you control the movement of trains and engineering track crews across CP’s rail network through a series of controls similar to traffic lights. This positions offer 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 and coordinate to ensure minimal delays and the smooth, safe movement of trains in an assigned territory.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Make business decisions based on priorities established by the Calgary Operations Centre all under CROR (Canadian Rail Operating Rules) and practices;
• Provide control functions to ensure the safe movement of trains and other on-track railway equipment;
• Minimize train delays through effective planning and scheduling, and managing railway personnel;
• Make business decisions based on priorities established by the Operations Centre;
• Coordinate train meets to optimize railway performance;
• Enter data into various information and control systems;
• Maintain an on-going awareness of the operation of the railway; equipment and signals, car handling, operating manuals, computer applications, and collective agreements;
• Assist in solving problems on their assigned territories;
• Provide effective communication to the Corridor Teams on the status of the railway;
• Manage crews, and crew hours of service from the home and away from home terminals;
• Participate in on the job safety audits that are conducted on a regular and frequent basis to ensure safety rules are understood and implemented according to standard.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required;
• Bilingual (French and English) both written and verbal would be preferred;
• Strong multi-tasking and planning skills;
• Strong computer skills;
• Must successfully complete company training program;
• Must become qualified in the Canadian Rail Operating Rules and other regulations;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively;
• Demonstrated effective decision making, planning and scheduling skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment;
• Must be able to work shift work.
  

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Only those applicants selected to attend an information session will be contacted.
• This position is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, therefore shift work and weekend work is required.

Medical Requirements: Operating safely is a core foundation of CP. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CP’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety critical position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.
Background Investigation: The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Education verification

CP is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA").