AddressReference Number :
28635_012023
Status :
Permanent - Full time
Job Category :
General Maintenance
City :
WINNIPEG
Province :
Manitoba
Annual Salary / Hourly Rate :
92 534 - 119 750
Number of positions to be filled :
1
Application Deadline: :
2023-02-24
Description :
Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure and reservation system, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.
The Manager, Operations will report to the Director, Mechanical Maintenance. They will be responsible to manage and provide organizational leadership over maintenance/servicing resources in order to deliver a quality product as per the train plan, production plans, and the VIA Master Maintenance productivity gains, and prevention of loss.
Responsibilities:
The Manager, Operations will report to the Director, Mechanical Maintenance. They will be responsible to manage and provide organizational leadership over maintenance/servicing resources in order to deliver a quality product as per the train plan, production plans, and the VIA Master Maintenance productivity gains, and prevention of loss.
Responsibilities:
- Manages production to meet availability requirements of passenger/servicing/ maintenance and other assigned workloads in accordance to Via prescribed standards and methods;
- Manages and promotes a working environment conducive to the prevention of loss “(occupational safety and health, overtime, absenteeism, productivity, corporate assets, material waste and environmental compliance);
- Supports the safe operation of the WMC facility, communication of and adherence to safely legislation and regulation in conjunction with the VIA’s Safety Management System (SMS). Provides coaching and supervisor on compliance to internal and external safety requirements. Identifies and assess’ safety hazards and recommends/implements prompt, appropriate corrective actions. Communicates safety policies, objectives, initiatives and performance plans to direct report;
- Responsible to manage all regional and revenue generation contracts;
- Manages the quality of work produced and complies to processes as defined in the current quality program. Manages the effective use of materials required to execute the assigned workload;
- Provides managerial leadership to develop and enhance skills of employees and promotes a cohesive working relationship amongst management, union representatives and clients. Identifies, implements and manages performance improvements and objectives of foremen.
Requirements :
- College certificate and or administration degree, or equivalent;
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in managing maintenance/servicing operations;
- Experience in railway operations an asset;
- Good knowledge of computer tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint);
- Day shift but must be available and able to work nights and weekends.
Competencies:
- Proven abilities in coaching;
- Results oriented with a commitment to safety and quality;
- Ability to multi-task, with strong organizational and planning abilities;
- Strong team spirit and collaborative approach;
- Ability to make decisions quickly and under pressure;
- Very good communication skills;
- Demonstrates self-confidence and rigour;
- Flexible and adaptable in an environment of constant changing priorities.
Why choose VIA Rail?
- Competitive salary and a generous compensation and benefits package;
- A close knit team of happy co workers;
- Numerous opportunities for career advancement;
- An environment that supports employee health and well being;
- A wide range of health and wellness benefits for employees and their families, including unlimited telemedicine service;
- To contribute to a sustainable transportation service connecting Canadian communities;
- First as an employer of choice and as the most trusted carrier among transportation companies in the 2022 Canadian Reputation study published by Leger.
- Learn more about VIA Rail: https://corpo.viarail.ca/en/company
Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel!
Condition of Employment:
- VIA Rail is committed to protecting the health and providing a safe environment for its employees and customers. VIA Rail has currently suspended its vaccination policy which requires that all members of its staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof as a condition of employment. Please note that if the policy is reinstated in the future, employees will be required to comply.
VIA Rail thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. VIA Rail is an employment-equity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. VIA Rail Canada is proud to be a military friendly employer.
