Manager Bridge Maintenance
CPKC · Thunder Bay, ON, CA, P7C 5Z3 · Canada · On-site
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Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
As the leader overseeing key railway infrastructure, you will manage bridge inspections, maintenance, and construction planning across the assigned corridor, ensuring structural safety and regulatory compliance. Your effective leadership will drive operational efficiency and uphold strict adherence to all standards, policies, and operating rules. This position offers more than just technical responsibility—it is your opportunity to make a significant impact. Through strong front-line leadership, you will cultivate a culture of safety, reliability, and excellence, enabling the structures department to operate smoothly and support the safe, efficient movement of the railway network. If you're ready to take on a meaningful challenge, this role is ready for you!
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Supervise unionized team members according to collective agreement guidelines, providing support in the resolution of corrective actions, disputes, and grievances
Perform detailed inspections of bridges, culverts, and retaining walls to verify structural soundness and ensure conformance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards and internal regulations
Take an active role in designing and executing long-term construction and maintenance programs for assigned areas
Manage engineering materials and inventory processes, guaranteeing precise documentation of all inspections
Maintain strict adherence to collective bargaining agreements throughout all phases of project execution
Oversee and guide staff to uphold safety standards and optimize workflow effectiveness
Monitor and enforce budget compliance for construction and maintenance activities
Coordinate emergency service efforts, ensuring rapid, safe resolution of incidents; lead investigations and corrective actions to address safety and service concerns
Regularly assess and supervise corrective measures for track structure work, promoting a culture of safety and ensuring adherence to all railway regulations, company policies, and labor agreements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or general equivalency
Valid driver’s license
5 years of demonstrated expertise in track and structural work, with a strong preference for prior experience within the railroad industry
Minimum of 2 years’ experience supervising track engineering crews, including leading teams focused on structural projects
In-depth knowledge of track…