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　　This position is flexible with applicant’s location and are accepting applications from candidates Eastern Canada wide.

　　PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

　　The Test Manager is tasked with the overall responsibility for the test effort's success to ensure any new or altered Signals & Communication (S&C) systems have been rigorously tested per CPKC standards and FRA regulations, and testing results are satisfactory before the S&C system is placed into service.

　　POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

　　Review the inspection results and/or perform construction inspection to ensure the Construction meets CPKC S&C standards

　　Review and provide comments/recommendations to Signal Design Office for all the deliverables to the Construction team, including Red book requirements, design and test plans to ensure they are functional and workable

　　Execute test process and any test plans, provides continuous improvement feedbacks to Signal Design Office

　　Review and approve all testing results and commissioning test plans

　　Ensure all defects raised to Signal Design Office or Construction team and resolved

　　Authorize the S&C system placed in service after all the testing activities are complete and the overall testing results are satisfactory

　　As the main point of contact working with Signal Design Office to define the cutover strategy and project phasing plans

　　Coordinate test activities within Construction Team, including project phasing plan, schedule, manpower requirement, test team management

　　Coordinate test activities with Signal Design Office, including project scope definition, project phasing plan, schedule, budget estimate

　　Coordinate with SCZ Supervisors and Block Planners to arrange the field testing plan and cutover plan

　　Ensure the timely delivery of different testing milestones, including field inspection and test, cutover and commissioning test

　　Arrange any hardware and software requirement for the test setup

　　In charge of any testing and commissioning activities and any cutovers

　　Track and monitor all testing activities, testing results, defects discovered and their status, etc

　　Escalate the issues to Signal Design Office for resolution

　　Ensure the overall coverage of the testing, and satisfactory of the final testing results

　　Ensure the final testing results meet all stakeholders requirements

　　Support and perform S&C maintenance testing, and document all testing results

　　Mentor and coach Test Supervisor and S&C maintainers

　　Ensure content and structure of all documents are maintained

　　Document, implement, monitor, and enforce all processes and Red Book requirements for testing as per CPKC standards

　　Keep track of the new requirements/changes initiated by the project and/or Signal Design Office

　　Ensure all the testing results are recorded and documented

　　Ensure any changes on Design or Test Plans are captured and approved, and the latest revision is always used

　　Ensure the RailDOCS are updated

　　Ensure all final completed documentations have been delivered to Signal Design Office, S&C maintenance, and others where required

　　Mentor and coach testing team members

　　Identify Training requirements and forward it to Construction Director

　　Oversee contractor's resources assigned to quality assurance and testing on CPKC property

　　POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

　　Must possess a minimum of 10 years of S&C construction or maintenance experience

　　5 years of S&C testing and commissioning experience

　　5 years in a test lead role

　　Knowledge of design, construction, testing and commissioning for all S&C systems

　　Excellent time management, task planning and prioritization skills

　　Excellent written and oral communication skills

　　Experience in a wide variety of testing efforts, techniques and tools

　　Proven ability to build strong relationships with other stakeholders and other coworkers

　　WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

　　Flexible and competitive benefits package

　　Competitive company pension plan

　　Employee Share Purchase Plan

　　Performance Incentive Program

　　Annual Fitness Subsidy

　　ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

　　As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

　　Medical Requirements:

　　Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. 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. CPKC’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessment. You will also be required to complete additional drug & alcohol testing prior to qualification for this position.

　　Background Investigation:

　　The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

　　Criminal history check

　　Reference check

　　Education verification

　　Driver's license verification

　　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: 101995

　　Department: Engineering

　　Job Type: Full-Time

　　Position Type: Non-Union

　　Location: Eastern Canada

　　Country: Canada

　　% of Travel: 30-40%

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