Manager Intermodal & Automotive Operations Job Description Job Alerts Link Manager Intermodal & Automotive Operations

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 Manager for Intermodal & Automotive Operations, you’ll lead a high‑performing network of terminals within your territory—driving service quality, operational efficiency, and a culture of safety. You will guide daily performance, streamline processes, and elevate customer satisfaction while ensuring operations run smoothly and cost‑effectively.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Execute the Intermodal & Automotive business strategy for all facilities within theTerritory, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and operational plans

Champion safety excellence by monitoring compliance, conducting audits, enforcing corrective actions, and driving a culture committed to protected work practices

Protect terminal securityby preventing theft, controlling access, and overseeing truck traffic flow and driver compliance with site rules

Foster seamless coordinationamong Mechanical, switching crews, drivers, intermodal staff, and contractors to deliver on‑time train releases and efficient truck turn times

Implement and sustain process improvements,



continually enhancing operational efficiency, service performance, and terminal effectiveness

Provide strong leadership to Supervisors, ensuring activities comply with collective agreements and contractor terms while supporting developmental and career growth

Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental standards, and oversee thorough investigations of all safety rule violations with appropriate recommendations

Manage terminal budgets, ensuring operations remain within approved expense plans while identifying cost‑reduction opportunities

Develop and manage Supervisor schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for operational excellence, vacation coverage, and training

Issue train build instructions and Intermodal Train Plans, ensuring efficient train assembly and timely departures

Resolve no‑bill railcar issuesthrough collaboration with the billing department to correct discrepancies

Manage fleet vehicle assignments, ensuring appropriate equipment availability for operations

Review and approve invoices, including contractor, fleet, and protection system costs, ensuring accuracy and budget compliance

Prepare dwell reports and operational action plansto optimize railcar movement, yard capacity, and dwell reduction.

Deliver fluidity reports, guiding yard capacity decisions, transfer sizes, and clear shift‑over communication.





Lead port planning activities, providing direction to Intermodal ports aligned with domestic loading requirements

Ensure accurate track planning and tagging in OASISto support effective loading and operational visibility

Maintain strong communication with T&E; and Operations Centers, ensuring alignment on train performance objectives and operational execution

Respond to incidents quickly, escape per emergency action plans, and conduct follow‑ups to mitigate risk and uphold safety

Maintain daily terminal scorecards, updating all key performance metrics and operational data

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma orequivalency

7 years' experience in rail, intermodal, or automotive terminal operations

Strong understanding of union environments and collective agreements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with SAP, Oasis, Transportation Management System (TMS), Nexus, and Train Yard Execution Systems (TYES) is an asset

Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills

Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and lead diverse teams

Valid driver’s license

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: Medical and Drug Testing This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post hire qualific

📌 Manager Intermodal (Vancouver)
🏢 Canadian Pacific Railway
📍 Vancouver