railway transport operations supervisor

Overview

Languages

Bilingual

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Management

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare production and other reports
• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Administer and deliver the negotiated collective agreement including terms and conditions of employment between union and employer
• Work with minimal supervision
• Check train systems and equipment prior to train run

Experience and specialization

Type of industry experience

• Railway transport

Railcar experience

• Railway passenger cars

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Wellness program