Operations Supervisors with Cando are responsible for day to day and shift by shift execution of the daily operation plan. If you enjoy working as part of a team, problem solving, and a company that promotes a solid safety culture, this opportunity is for you

Cando 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 growing

Cando Advantages

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 Operations Supervisors with Cando are responsible for day to day and shift by shift execution of the daily operation plan. Working in a customer-oriented environment must lead the team to meet customer commitments and expectations efficiently and safely while demonstrating a strong initiative, organization, and leadership skills.

Roles & Responsibilities Safety

Actively participates in the execution of Cando’s Safety Management Plan and initiatives including audits and reports; observes, documents, and evaluates safe work practices as per rules and regulations

Facilitates employee meetings and safety briefings to review any safety hazards and risks, discuss changes in the workplace, and promote general safety awareness;

participates on customer safety and quality teams as required





Investigates accidents and incidents, to determine root causes and implement corrective action plans

Work with team to develop opportunities for continuous improvement,

Maintains standard operating procedures, and local operating instructions, operating the site safely and meeting all regulatory requirements

Provides direct supervision, conducts proactive proficiency observations, and daily records of operations

Service Delivery

Supports daily and weekly operating plans and customer interaction for the team ensuring customer needs are being met

Supervision of team members to ensure efficient execution of the daily operating plans.

Performs regular audits and confirms that all preventative and scheduled maintenance and inspections are completed as required to ensure the facility and equipment remains in prime operating conditions at all times

Managing workforce and workload to ensure sufficient team members and assignments in place to meet the daily operating needs.

Builds and maintains positive relationships customers, peers, and other third parties

Management and Administration

Develop and manage budgets,

Develop and execute service plans,

Timekeeping, staffing and managing resource requirements

Monitor payroll

People

Assists in establishing, hiring and maintaining the operating team





Influences and inspires team to achieve personal and company objectives

Create personnel development plans

Provides for the delivery of training and developmental requirements related to the department through employee coaching and mentoring

Trains team members and provides operational assistance and expertise when required

Creates a work environment that is open to maintaining positive relationships; empowers individuals and teams to set and accomplish goals

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

Excellent teamwork and strong customer service skills

Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with people of all backgrounds and levels of comprehension including managers, employees, customers, and the public

Demonstrated ability to work with others to foster a respectful workplace;

Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement in providing information to internal or external customers in a courteous and tactful manner with regard to sensitive or confidential issues

Proficient in the use of computer equipment, operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets and database software

Ability 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 testing

Ability to pass a criminal background check; hold and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license

Education & Experience

Grade 12 or GED

Minimum five (5) years’ working in heavy industrial environment; previous rail experience is an asset

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