Analyst Resource and Capacity Planning (Calgary)

Analyst Resource and Capacity Planning (Calgary)

17 Apr
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CPKC
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Calgary

17 Apr

CPKC

Calgary

Posting Start Date: 3/20/26

Purpose of the Position

The Analyst Resource and Capacity Planning develops, validates, supports and drives improvements to the integration of demand and resource plans, to provide a cohesive assessment of capacity and capability across all key resource and capacity planning groups, ensuring sufficient capacity exists to meet the expected demand. The role develops, updates, improves and maintains models, creates simulations and multiple scenarios as well as generates strategic and variance analyses of alternative operating methods and practices, articulating their relative merits and value.

Position Accountabilities

- Performs resource planning functions including the development and improvement of monthly, annual and multi-year forecasts for resource drivers such as train & people starts, workload metrics (car miles, train miles etc.), train productivity, train speed, locomotive productivity, fuel, car fleets and other key performance indicators. Assists with the integration and summation of the plans.
- Develops variance reporting and scorecards against the corporate targets developed in #1 and the moving forecast. Collects, validates and improves data quality, analyzes the results and provides executive summaries to senior management and executive levels with any recommendations as required.
- Analyzes key operations metrics based on forecasts and initiatives, and develops insights to inform the target setting process over the annual and multi-year time frames providing ranges and multiple scenarios.
- Supports and leads the Resource and Capacity Planning process creating quarterly assessments of capability to meet the firm demand.
- Develops,



improves and maintains models for the assessment of resource supply, trends and constraints, in order to improve the Capacity planning process. This involves business leadership in the development or implementation of new technology and dashboards.
- Works with cross functional stakeholders to ensure supply plans are in place and aligned with the required capacity, while strengthening relations with stakeholders and internal customers to integrate and consolidate processes.

Position Requirements

- Bachelor's in science, mathematics, statistics, economics or another related field.
- 2+ years of work experience in railroad, transportation or supply chain field.
- Working knowledge of forecasting KPIs, demand and supply.
- Computer skills in word processing, advanced Excel, statistical software, database and project management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced problem‑solving abilities.
- Working knowledge of statistical methods.
- Working knowledge of data science.
- Ability to provide advice, influence and persuade others.

What CPKC Has to Offer

- Flexible and competitive benefits package.
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans.
- Employee share purchase plan.
- Performance incentive plan.
- Annual fitness subsidy.
- Part‑time studies program.





Pre‑Employment Requirements

Background Investigation

- Criminal history check.
- Education verification.
- Professional references.

Becoming a Railroader

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

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.

Culture of Inclusion

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal‑chance/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants 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 Color (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).

Job Details

- Req ID:
- Department: Network & Capacity Management
- Job Type: Full‑Time
- Position Type: Non‑Union
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 0‑10%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: 5
- Job Available to: Internal & External

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📌 Analyst Resource and Capacity Planning (Calgary)
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