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Canadian Pacific Railway Program Manager - GO Transit in Toronto, Canada
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 act as the railway lead to support the delivery of commuter rail projects on Railway property or which affect Railway operations. You will protect CPKC’s operational and financial interests by negotiating agreements, overseeing construction, managing consultants and ensuring that all proposed work meets CPKC’s guidelines and standards. You will be accountable for recoveries from Third parties for CPKC inputs to external projects.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Act as a Railway lead dealing with Commuter Rail agencies for commuter construction projects which affect CPKC property or CPKC operations
Manage consultants to provide project planning and cost estimates of CPKC input required to ensure Railway interests in the commuter rail construction projects are protected
Manage consultants to review project planning and design submissions to the Railway by commuter rail agencies and their contractors to ensure compliance with applicable CPKC, AREMA and regulatory guidelines and standards
Manage consultants to provide safe, timely and cost effective execution of work to ensure Railway interests are protected
Work closely with consultants in managing commuter rail construction projects on Railway property
Protects CPKC’s risk exposure by negotiating and executing agreements for all work on CPKC property
Ensures insurance and safety requirements in place prior to those parties are performing work on Railway property
Attends meetings and site inspections in support of commuter rail projects
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
A university degree in Civil Engineering, Liscensed Professional Engineers are prefferred
Ten to fifteen years of railway experience with progressive responsibility in physical plant and structure maintenance, construction, and project management
Familiarity with CPKC planning and appropriation process, CPKC standards & practices, Railway Operating
Rules (CROR), state and Federal Railroad Administration regulations and other applicable railway related standards and regulations
Ability to enforce procedural compliance and safety on project sites
Interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
Sound judgement and decision-making skills
Experience with SAP is considered an asset
Ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of incoming requests, while maintaining continuous
progress on active projects
Completely fluent in English (Written and spoken)
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension plan
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Performance Incentive Program
Annual Fitness Subsidy
Part-time Studies Program
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
Criminal history check
Reference check
Education verification
Driver’s License Verification
Management Conductor Program:
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Req ID: 102662
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 0-10%
of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 3
Job Available to: Internal & External
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