Superintendents are responsible for providing a safe, customer oriented, cost-effective response to our customers' industrial switching, transloading, and track maintenance needs. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for youCando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growingCando AdvantagesWork Life Balance with Fixed SchedulesCando's Technical and Leadership Training ProgramsAward Winning Safety CultureEmployee Ownership ProgramGroup Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability InsurancesFlexible Health & Dental BenefitsCanada's Best Managed Company for 9 yearsJob DescriptionSuperintendents are responsible for providing a safe, customer oriented, cost-effective response to our customers' industrial switching, transloading, and track maintenance needs. The Superintendent is Cando's primary customer liaison, and is responsible for the execution of all aspects of the day to day and long-term operations on the customer's site including safety, standard operating procedures, people management, training compliance, procedural and rules/regulatory compliance. The salary for this position ranges from $110,000 to $140,000.Roles & ResponsibilitiesSafetyLeads all initiatives related to Cando's Safety Management Systems such as employee efficiency testing and incident reportingEnsures compliance to rules and regulatory bodies as they relate to safetyLeads safe work practices; responsible for the mentoring of employees in all aspects of safe industrial rail operations and transloadingPlanning & Service DeliveryEnsures service is in keeping with Cando's vision and guides the team in developing and maintaining plans for continuing operations and continuous improvementEnsures the employees and/or subcontractors have the qualifications, understanding, skills, training,



and resources to achieve superior service deliveryEnsures efficient work systems and procedures are in placeBuilds and maintains positive and healthy relationships with all stakeholders and promotes harmonious employee/customer/contractor relations Conducts field activities including incident investigations and regulatory compliance initiativesLeadership & Employee DevelopmentInfluences and inspires others to achieve perform at a high levelBuilds and maintains positive and healthy relationships and a strong team cultureLeads others in adapting to innovative work environments and ensures awareness of company initiatives, decisions, policies, etc. are communicatedPromotes harmonious employee relations while guiding and coaching employees, supervisors, and other managers Works with employees on a daily basis to ensure that all Cando's safety policies are adhered to with a focus on operational practices, identifying potential hurdles, targeting inconsistencies and aligning the services of the operations to meet customer needsPrepares and implements employee development plans; ensures all employees have adequate training to perform their roleManagement & AdministrationDevelops and maintains capital and operating budgets, and manages resource requirementsDevelops cost and performance benchmarks and ensures appropriate tracking mechanisms for fuel, training, and locomotive maintenance etc. are in placeDevelops and maintains a staffing plan to ensure site is staffed appropriately to meet the immediate and long term needs of the operationImplements plans for managing continuous improvement and growth, and ensures opportunities for providing additional services for the customer are pursuedEnsures compliance with legislation, regulations, policies, etc. as they relate to the services and employeesManages the relationship with the customerSkills, Knowledge, & AbilitiesCommunicates effectively both orally and in writing with people of all backgrounds, levels of comprehension including managers, employees, customers, and the publicDemonstrates initiative to work with others to foster a respectful workplace; creates a work environment that is open to maintaining positive relationshipsConsiderable knowledge of modern principles, practices,



and techniques in motivating employees and building successful working teamsUnderstanding of the principles of efficient service delivery and systems complianceDemonstrates innovation and responsibility in the decision making processAbility to implement best practices in skill development, training, and service delivery which will be sustainableAbility to exercise discretion and positive judgement in providing information to internal or external customers in a courteous and tactful manner regarding sensitive or confidential issuesAbility to handle a diverse range of responsibilities in an entrepreneurial environmentProficient in a Microsoft Office application with the skill to adapt easily to other software systemsAbility to perform industrial switching as a ground person and/or locomotive operator as requiredAbility to obtain and maintain required qualifications and Safety Critical Medical clearances including passing Customer and Cando drug and alcohol screening including pre-employment, post incident, and reasonable grounds testingAbility to pass a criminal background checkProficient mastery of both oral and written communications in EnglishMust be able to hold and maintain an Ontario class G drivers' licence or equivalent alid provincial driver's licenseEducation & ExperienceMinimum of ten (10) years' experience managing in a heavy industrial environment; rail experience is an assetExperience in managing for efficiency and effectiveness in a fast-paced environmentExperience working with financial information and preparing budgetsOne (1) year experience working with Safety Management Systems in an industrial environmentOne (1) year experience developing and managing capital and operating budgetsExperience working with commuter / passenger railway agencies an assetMainline railway operations background in safety, training and leadershipPractical knowledge of railway rules and regulations 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.At Cando, we prioritize a personalized and human-driven recruitment process. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring practices, ensuring that every candidate receives individual attention. Additionally, please note that all positions we post are for current vacancies, and we're actively looking to fill these roles.#INDCRCA

📌 Superintendent - C$110,000 - C$140,000 A Year (Vaughan)
🏢 CANDO
📍 Vaughan