Garage Supervisor-Temporary Position - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Description

At CN, every day brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you are part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters.Join us!Job SummaryThe Garage Supervisor is responsible for planning and coordinating the overall garage operation to effectively control the utilization of shop labour and material. The incumbent develops and monitors targets and standards ensuring optimum productivity and quality levels. The role controls and monitors in-house and commercial garage performance ensuring optimum vehicle servicing at minimum cost, minimum downtime with the utmost customer satisfaction and within company guidelines, policies, and regulatory requirements. The incumbent ensures timely servicing and availability of critical equipment and protects CN’s daily operations.Main ResponsibilitiesEstablish, Plan, Coordinate and Monitor Shop and Staff Requirements – 40%

• Ensure maximum productivity and utilization of repair facilities and equipment
• Determine specific staffing, shop space and workload requirements
• Coordinate repair and maintenance programs by equitable distribution of workload
• Ensure facilities are maintained to levels which meet labour and building code requirements
• Maintain and update tools and equipment used in maintenance of the fleet
• Ensure proper documentation of facilities and equipment are kept up to date

Monitor and Maintain Automotive Management Information System (AMIS) – 5%

• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and time standards for equipment and maintain repair parts inventory
• Monitor quality and timeliness of information system updates in AMIS
• Interact with customers and vendors to ensure timely repairs and maintenance are carried out
• Maintain adequate level of inventory part for size and make-up of the fleet
• Schedule maintenance to maximize the efficient utilization of the fleet and minimize downtime

Recommend, Set, Maintain and Initiate Actions – 15%

• Improve productivity of shop operations and standards of maintenance
• Review productivity reports set time standards and monitor through exception reporting and correct actions
• Review repair and maintenance practises, and make recommendations to improve methods

Develop Garage Operating Budgets – 15%

• Monitor and control monthly expenditures
• Establish best discounts and quality with the supplier network to optimize cost of labour and materials
• Review historic expenditures and forecasts to develop operating budget
• Track ongoing expenses, and take corrective actions were needed to ensure expenditures are in line with company policy and budgetary constraints
• Negotiate discounts and quality service levels with supplier network
• Report ongoing budget status, investigate and explain budget variances

Plan for Short- and Long-Term Staff Needs – 10%

• Maintain a well-trained and motivated unionized workforce at levels to meet current and future work requirements
• Evaluate individual performance as part of succession planning strategy
• Assess workload requirements to determine shift and staffing requirements
• Identify training and developmental needs
• Provide on the job and classroom training in repair and maintenance procedures
• in line with the fleet profile and technological advancement

Compliance Management – 15%

• Promote and ensure compliance in safety, accident prevention, environmental,
• National Safety Code, Canada Labour Code, and respective provincial fleet safety standards and ensure proper documentation is completed
• Identify potential unsafe practices, take immediate remedial action, and document safety violations
• Hold ongoing Health and Safety Committee meetings to ensure committee participation and follow-up on recommendations
• Perform safety audits and observations to ensure zero tolerance policy and company guidelines are followed

Working ConditionsThe role is partially performed in a shop and outdoors in various types of weather andenvironmental conditions with a standard workweek from Monday to Friday.The Garage Supervisor incumbent must be available to work night shifts and weekends when necessary. The role requires occasional travel (up to 40%) within Canada. The incumbent is required towalk, climb, and be exposed to elements such as fumes and Workplace HazardousMaterials Information System (WHMIS) controlled substances and operating standards.RequirementsExperienceMinimum 5 years of experience in the Automotive or Commercial Transport repairtradeEducation/Certification/Designation

• Professional Trades Certificate
• Diploma in Automotive or Truck and Coach Mechanic

Competencies

• Leads by example for the safety and security of all
• Considers ESG principles in all operations
• Develops self and others
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Applies critical thinking
• Solves problems to create value
• Sets direction and inspires others
• Communicates with impact
• Delegates and empowers others to create accountability

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of fleet operational requirements
• Working knowledge of the CAW 5.1 collective agreement, Canada Labour Code, Federal, and Provincial regulations concerning motor vehicles
• Knowledge of stock inventory procedures and controls
• Knowledge of fleet management’s mainframe computer system*
• Knowledge CN’s safety and environmental policies*
• Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

About CNCN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver resultsCN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.Quick Apply

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