Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent is responsible for providing a safe, customer‑oriented, cost‑effective response to meet requirements. If you enjoy working within a team, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you. The work will take place in all weather conditions in an environment that operates 24/7, 365 days per year. The assistant superintendent will be required to be available to respond to emergency situations.

Company Overview

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We offer a range of rail services including short‑line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the third largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing.

Benefits

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Employee Ownership Program
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long‑Term Disability Insurances
• Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years

Job Description

Assistant Superintendent coordinates the safety initiatives, workflow processes, procedures, people management, and daily operational needs on site.

Responsibilities

• Perform Safety Management System activities such as Employee Efficiency Testing, Incident Reporting, Workplace assessments, etc.
• Implement changes resulting from site and employee performance audits in a timely manner to ensure effectiveness.
• Respond to incidents, lead investigations and implement recommendations.
• Work with employees to ensure all Cando safety policies are strictly adhered to with a focus on operational practices, identifying potential hurdles, targeting inconsistencies, and aligning services to meet requirements.
• Design and implement work systems and procedures for operational effectiveness.
• Be a leader in safe work practices; mentor employees in all aspects of safe railway operations.
• Ensure service aligns with Vision, Mission, and Goals.
• Implement plans for managing growth and delivering on goals and objectives.
• Manage contractors on site and ensure they have the understanding, skills, training, and resources to achieve objectives.
• Lead activities related to division initiatives; deliver initiatives around company programs and policies.
• Interpret legislation, regulations, policies etc. as they relate to the site and services.
• Identify new business leads; implement start‑up plans for new business.
• Manage invoicing and purchasing for sites and ensure accurate tracking of key performance indicators.
• Monitor locomotive and equipment procurement and maintenance programs.
• Work with local union representatives and employee workforce.
• Work to improve operational practices, identify hurdles, target inconsistencies, and align services.
• Promote harmonious relations while guiding and coaching; build and maintain healthy relationships.
• Prepare and implement employee development plans; ensure all employees have adequate training to contribute fully to the project.
• Manage site staffing including interviewing, onboarding, scheduling, absenteeism, payroll, training coordination, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Work with Class 1 and local network operations center providers to resolve day‑to‑day issues.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Communicates effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrates initiative to foster a respectful workplace.
• Has considerable knowledge of modern principles, practices, and techniques in motivating employees and building teams.
• Can measure and report financial metrics and align with department budgets.
• Knows principles of efficient service delivery.
• Understands effective cost monitoring, control, reporting and bottom‑line profitability.
• Demonstrates innovation and responsibility in decision‑making.
• Implements best practices in skill development, training, and service delivery.
• Exhibits discretion and good judgement when providing information to internal or external customers.
• Handles diverse responsibilities in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and adapts to other software systems.
• Can perform industrial switching as a ground person and/or locomotive operator as required.
• Possesses required qualifications and Safety Critical Medical clearances; passes drug and alcohol screening and background checks.
• Mastery of oral and written English.
• Holds Ontario class G drivers’ license or equivalent.

Education & Experience

• Experience managing for efficiency and effectiveness to bring change in a fast‑paced environment.
• Minimum two years in a leadership position, preferably in industrial switching and/or rail.
• One year experience with Safety Management Systems in an industrial environment.
• One year experience developing and managing capital and operating budgets.
• Must be locomotive operator qualified.
• Experience with commuter / passenger railway agencies is an asset.
• Mainline railway operations background in safety, training and leadership.

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand the level of expertise required in this position.