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:

The instructor is responsible for conducting arc welding training for the Mechanical and Engineering department at the Port Coquitlam Welding Schools. The position will coordinate requests and scheduling, as well as the execution of the training at the assigned location. This includes classroom and practical instruction, as well as certification of trainees.

As an instructor you will oversee their assigned schools, including maintaining the schools and consumables.

In addition, the instructor will conduct audits of the execution of hot work (i.e., welding, grinding, and torch cutting) and its equipment. You will identify, execute improvements, track improvements, and maintain up-to-date understanding of the state of industry technology and regulations.The instructor will also be responsible to ensure training results are entered into the Learning Management System (LMS), accountable to the Manager, Technical Training and may perform performance assessments and validations, as required.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage projects, school, consumables, and administrative duties as assigned
• Improve, develop, and perform regular audits, around hot work courses and equipment to maintain standards
• Coordinate training requests and lead program facilitation and program delivery
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations for both Canadian and US operations
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of the state of industry technology
• Schedule and deliver training for client group in support of the business strategies and performance improvement targets for Operations
• Administer courses and programs as well as examinations to participants
• Identify course revisions based on policy or procedure changes
• Assist in the development of training plans and to deliver training as identified in training curriculum
• Accountable to enter training records into LMS for courses provided to client groups
• Deal with emerging training issues and provide technical support for client groups
• Act in a support role for field managers, new hire employees and evaluate on the job performance of trainees
• Ensure confidentiality of all classes and employees results.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school or equivalent with post-secondary education preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of welding experience. Experience in railway, training, and auditing/quality assurance is preferred.
• American welding Society (AWS ) or equivalent is an asset
• Outstanding teaching, auditing safety and problem-solving skills is an asset
• Must hold a valid driver license.
• Understanding of adult education principles and leadership in safety
• Basic understanding of instructional design process
• In-depth knowledge of Learning management system (LMS system) and Microsoft office (power point, word, excel)
• Must be capable of interacting with people in different client groups and union and able to apply business acumen to area of accountability
• Self-starter and able to work independently
• Strong presentation, management, facilitation, written and verbal communication skills.

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
• Flexible Work Environment

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
• 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 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: 100105
• Department: Procurement
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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