Assistant Track Supervisor

Role:

Assistant Track Supervisors are responsible for track inspection and repairs as well as replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts in their assigned territory.

Previous work experience away from home is an asset; the willingness to relocate post-program (and beyond) to any location within Western Canada (BC,AB,SK,MB,ON) is an absolute must. We have a solid relocation policy to assist our employees through the relocation process.

Critical performance areas include the following but may vary depending on location and circumstances:

• Manage transportation operations, including compliance with safe work procedures and practices as well as deliver a high level of productivity and customer service.
• Lead people with clear direction and goals and provide coaching and guidance to employees through regular monitoring of employee performance.
• Apply collective agreement(s) and company policies when carrying out their duties, including managing and coaching employees, conducting investigations, recommending corrective action, and responding to grievances.
• Manage budgets and workforce productivity within CN policy and its Five Guiding Principles.

Working Conditions:

• Irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Combination of office work and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• May be relocated if necessary.
• Meet deadlines, interface with senior management.
• Travel for company business, at times without advance notice.
• Respond to unexpected or emergency situations.

The training:

Successful candidates will participate in an intense, several months training program during which we will teach them how to inspect track and instruct them on all technical aspects of the role. We have designed a program incorporating classroom training coupled with hands-on field training. Our theoretical training may take place away from home. Successful completion of the training program is mandatory in order to work as an Assistant Track Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in supervising a unionized workforce.
• Proven track record in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Demonstrated history/ experience in safety compliance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Predictable, reliable attendance.
• High school diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED).

Preferences:

• Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory/safety environment.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Labour relations experience, i.e. interpretation of collective agreements, response to grievances, negotiations with union representatives, discipline, etc.
• Training or certification in a Railroad Operating Signals
• Post-secondary education.
• Basic computer skills.

The ideal candidate profile:

• Energetic, ability to work autonomously, adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and situations and manage stressful situations.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, can motivate others to achieve set objectives and maintains positive interactions.
• Good leadership skills – manage, mentor, coach.
• Is results-focused, gives clear directions and prioritizes daily tasks.
• Excellent English verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction.
• Understand and apply safety standards, policies and procedures, collective agreements as well as Operating Rules.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Join our team and enjoy the many benefits of working for Canada’s fastest-growing, privately-owned hospitality company, including a competitive employee compensation package, diverse employee schedules, and internal corporate career advancement. If you are looking for a future career in hospitality, then the Sandman Hotel Group is for you.

The Sandman Hotel Group is looking for professionals interested in hotel management to relieve the management couple during their absence. The Sandman Inns are all located in Rural British Columbia; Smithers, McBride, Cache Creek, Princeton and Blue River.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate with knowledge of the hospitality industry and who want to live in a small friendly community where life is lived at a slower pace.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Some bookkeeping experience, familiarity with computers.
• General building maintenance, housekeeping and guest services will be an asset.
• You will interact with guests, paying outstanding attention to their needs in order to make their stay at the Inn a pleasantly memorable one.
• Time management and ability to multitask and prioritize job duties is important.
• Experience in the hospitality industry would be an asset
• Customer Service orientated.
• Applicants should be flexible with schedules and have a team player work style

DUTIES:

• You will manage the Front Desk, Housekeeping and Maintenance plus maintain the property on a daily basis.
• You will make reservations, amend reservations, check out guests and attend to their needs while in the hotel.
• This is small town living where you will have the opportunity to be a part of the community and take advantage of the rewards of knowing the members of your community.

APPLICABLE SKILLS:

• Excellent customer relations.
• Must have time-management skills.
• Adaptable to change and be able to handle multiple priorities under pressure.
• Eager and focused to exceed guest expectations.

SUMMATION:

Submission of resume does not guarantee an interview or an actual transfer. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimal requirements of the applicable skills required.

You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker.

**Applications will not be accepted via email or in person.

**We thank all applicants for their interest in Career opportunities with The Sandman Hotel Group, however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.**

**ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE**