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Road Trainmaster-December 2024
Brandon
Dec 8, 2025
About Road Trainmaster

  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:

  As the Road Trainmaster you will deliver efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, organizing, and executing the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan in a safe and cost effective manner which maximizes fluidity and achieves Local Service Operating Plan (LSOP) and Operating Plan compliance on a daily basis. This includes all processes related to arrival, classification, building, inspecting and dispatching of trains. Leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics.

  PURPOSE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  Ensure the safe and tactical execution of the Operating Plan through active supervision of operating (train) crews, Yardmasters, support staff and Assistant Trainmasters

  Accountable for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity, financial metrics and adherence to corporate values, which includes compliance with regulatory environment

  Accountable for the safe, on time operations of all trains and contribute to the overall execution of the LSOP and Operating Plan

  Conduct efficiency tests, train rides and safety related activities to support a safe, efficient operation

  Accountable to investigate safety rules and policy failures and respond and act on safety, health and environmental related incidents, identify cause, implement or recommend corrective actions or action plans

  Participate and assist with safety and business plan roll-outs across the region

  Identify and act on opportunities to increase yard/road fluidity and productivity

  Create and manage a strong team of employees including determination of optimal numbers, recruitment and development

  Ensure compliance to CP’s policies and collective agreements and recommend changes

  Ensure the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance and financial metrics through maximum asset utilization

  Accountable for holding investigations (accident or discipline) in accordance with labor agreements, policies, etc.

  Accountable for inventory management for terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility

  Accountable for rail cars that are idle for 24 hours or longer for any reason

  Accountable for full understanding of business requirements, service commitments and any service penalty conditions for customers in their geographic area

  May be required to attend derailments/incidents/injuries when on duty

  May be assigned Train & Engine employees to mentor and coach

  POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  Must possess a High School diploma or GED

  Must be a qualified and practicing railway locomotive engineer

  Previous operations related experience would be considered an asset

  Must be able to understand the Operating Plan & Local Service Operating Plan and compliance to it as it pertains to the yard

  Must be or become rules qualified (CROR - Canadian Rail Operating Rules)

  Must maintain certifications and licenses (i.e. Engineer Certification)

  Must have a valid driver's license

  Ability to pin point expectations and provide positive and constructive feedback

  Ability to analyze, understand and resolve local issues related to interpreting variances to operating protocols

  Ability to understand and work with collective agreements and other applicable regulations

  Knowledge of and ability to conduct investigations

  Ability to accept change

  Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues

  Willing to be available as required on a 7x24 basis

  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.

  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. 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

  • 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 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").

  • Req ID: 102081

  • Department: Operations Central Division

  • Job Type: Full-Time • Position Type: Non-Union

  • Location: Brandon, Manitoba

  • Country: Canada

  • % of Travel: 20-30%

  • # of Positions: 1

  • Job Grade: Level 4

  • Job Available to: Internal & External

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