Supervisor, Mechanical
Top Benefits
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Mechanical, the Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in supporting a skilled and high performing team. The core focus of the Supervisor, Mechanical is leading a frontline team of skilled tradespersons, providing guidance, support, and ensuring a high quality of workmanship in a culture of safety. They are also responsible for the ongoing assessment of individual and team performance through coaching, and developing and empowering team members. The Supervisor, Mechanical works collaboratively with planners to execute the operating plan, and supports delivery of capital and maintenance programs.
This position is deemed Safety Critical and pre-employment testing will be required. Final candidates must successfully pass a safety critical medical exam and will undergo medical monitoring as prescribed by Transport Canada. This position requires you to periodically access an active railway area where impaired performance could result in a significant incident affecting the health and safety of team members, guests, the public, property, or the environment.
Compensation
- Pay range: $99,000 to $117,000 per annum
- Eligible for Rocky Mountaineer’s Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP) up to 10%
Eligible Benefits Rocky Mountaineer supports our team members’ health and wellness by providing a comprehensive medical plan with 100% employer paid premiums, some of which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Short term disability, long term disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy
- Travel emergency assistance
- Vacation time, sick time, and company holiday pay
- Up to 5% RRSP and/or TSFA match
- Two complimentary annual train tickets after first year of employment
Key Areas of Accountability
- Lead, manage, and coach a team of skilled tradespersons
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement using the RM core competency model
- Provide clear direction, set expectations, and ensure individual and team goals are aligned with operational priorities
- Monitor and manage the workload of the frontline mechanical team
- Lead work order planning and resource allocation, in collaboration with internal and external departments
- Model and reinforce safe work practices through audits, coaching, and safety talks
- Inspect work done and validate quality of workmanship through work order closing processes
- Support team growth by identifying training needs and recommending development opportunities
- Facilitate goal planning and goal management for team members
- Execute maintenance programs for sites, facilities, and fleets
- Responsible for hiring, conducting investigations, and exercising corrective action plans for performance management and workplace incidents
- Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with partners, suppliers, and contractors
- Delivery of site-specific safety orientations
- Comply with Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR), General Operating Instructions (GOI), Federal Railroad Association (FRA), and all other safety policies, procedures, and rules
- Execute incident reporting processes ensuring the safety and security of team members, guests, and contractors
- Perform safety and rule audits on team members and contractors
- Ensure training records for team members are up to date
- May be required to train for and perform switching duties
Qualifications
- Red Seal qualification or relevant mechanical/technical certifications are an asset
- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
- Previous qualification under CROR and railroad experience is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of skilled tradespersons
- Attention to detail with a desire to maintain brand standards
- Effective time management and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with mechanical & facilities operational and maintenance requirements
- Proficiency in MS Office and computer savvy
- Good communication and leadership skills
Work Environment
- Occasional travel may be required
- Rail industrial site- indoor/outdoor working environment
- 24/7 operation that may require varied work schedules
Applications will be accepted till date 28th July, 2025 midnight. Start date for the position will be early September, 2025. Ready to take the first step toward joining our dynamic team? Don't miss out on important updates, interview invitations, and exclusive job alerts. Please ensure to opt-in for text messages when you apply in order to stay ahead of the curve and never miss a beat in your application process.
Let's make your journey to a rewarding career with us as smooth as possible. Join us today!
About Rocky Mountaineer
Our reason for working at Rocky Mountaineer is simple – to be the creators of life changing experiences, not just for our guests, but also for our employees. Join us at Rocky Mountaineer and build your career alongside an incredibly talented global team of passionate, energetic, diverse, and fun individuals who have helped to position us as the world-renowned leader in luxury train travel.
With rail routes operating in Western Canada and the American Southwest, Rocky Mountaineer’s team stretches the globe with employees in Canada (BC, AB, ON, QC), the USA, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Rocky Mountaineer has received numerous international awards and accolades. We have won thirteen World Travel Awards throughout our history; we were named Best Sustainable Train in 2021 in the Lonely Planet's Best in Travel awards; and are three-time winner of the Best Rail Company category at the Globe Travel Awards. We have been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers three years in a row and three-time winner of BC’s Top Employer title. In 2023, we were recognized as a Platinum winner for Deloitte Canada's Best Managed Companies awards program - we have been recognized as a Best Managed Company since 2014 and achieved the award's Gold Standard five times.
Supervisor, Mechanical
Top Benefits
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Mechanical, the Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in supporting a skilled and high performing team. The core focus of the Supervisor, Mechanical is leading a frontline team of skilled tradespersons, providing guidance, support, and ensuring a high quality of workmanship in a culture of safety. They are also responsible for the ongoing assessment of individual and team performance through coaching, and developing and empowering team members. The Supervisor, Mechanical works collaboratively with planners to execute the operating plan, and supports delivery of capital and maintenance programs.
This position is deemed Safety Critical and pre-employment testing will be required. Final candidates must successfully pass a safety critical medical exam and will undergo medical monitoring as prescribed by Transport Canada. This position requires you to periodically access an active railway area where impaired performance could result in a significant incident affecting the health and safety of team members, guests, the public, property, or the environment.
Compensation
- Pay range: $99,000 to $117,000 per annum
- Eligible for Rocky Mountaineer’s Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP) up to 10%
Eligible Benefits Rocky Mountaineer supports our team members’ health and wellness by providing a comprehensive medical plan with 100% employer paid premiums, some of which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Short term disability, long term disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy
- Travel emergency assistance
- Vacation time, sick time, and company holiday pay
- Up to 5% RRSP and/or TSFA match
- Two complimentary annual train tickets after first year of employment
Key Areas of Accountability
- Lead, manage, and coach a team of skilled tradespersons
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement using the RM core competency model
- Provide clear direction, set expectations, and ensure individual and team goals are aligned with operational priorities
- Monitor and manage the workload of the frontline mechanical team
- Lead work order planning and resource allocation, in collaboration with internal and external departments
- Model and reinforce safe work practices through audits, coaching, and safety talks
- Inspect work done and validate quality of workmanship through work order closing processes
- Support team growth by identifying training needs and recommending development opportunities
- Facilitate goal planning and goal management for team members
- Execute maintenance programs for sites, facilities, and fleets
- Responsible for hiring, conducting investigations, and exercising corrective action plans for performance management and workplace incidents
- Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with partners, suppliers, and contractors
- Delivery of site-specific safety orientations
- Comply with Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR), General Operating Instructions (GOI), Federal Railroad Association (FRA), and all other safety policies, procedures, and rules
- Execute incident reporting processes ensuring the safety and security of team members, guests, and contractors
- Perform safety and rule audits on team members and contractors
- Ensure training records for team members are up to date
- May be required to train for and perform switching duties
Qualifications
- Red Seal qualification or relevant mechanical/technical certifications are an asset
- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
- Previous qualification under CROR and railroad experience is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of skilled tradespersons
- Attention to detail with a desire to maintain brand standards
- Effective time management and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with mechanical & facilities operational and maintenance requirements
- Proficiency in MS Office and computer savvy
- Good communication and leadership skills
Work Environment
- Occasional travel may be required
- Rail industrial site- indoor/outdoor working environment
- 24/7 operation that may require varied work schedules
Applications will be accepted till date 28th July, 2025 midnight. Start date for the position will be early September, 2025. Ready to take the first step toward joining our dynamic team? Don't miss out on important updates, interview invitations, and exclusive job alerts. Please ensure to opt-in for text messages when you apply in order to stay ahead of the curve and never miss a beat in your application process.
Let's make your journey to a rewarding career with us as smooth as possible. Join us today!
About Rocky Mountaineer
Our reason for working at Rocky Mountaineer is simple – to be the creators of life changing experiences, not just for our guests, but also for our employees. Join us at Rocky Mountaineer and build your career alongside an incredibly talented global team of passionate, energetic, diverse, and fun individuals who have helped to position us as the world-renowned leader in luxury train travel.
With rail routes operating in Western Canada and the American Southwest, Rocky Mountaineer’s team stretches the globe with employees in Canada (BC, AB, ON, QC), the USA, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Rocky Mountaineer has received numerous international awards and accolades. We have won thirteen World Travel Awards throughout our history; we were named Best Sustainable Train in 2021 in the Lonely Planet's Best in Travel awards; and are three-time winner of the Best Rail Company category at the Globe Travel Awards. We have been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers three years in a row and three-time winner of BC’s Top Employer title. In 2023, we were recognized as a Platinum winner for Deloitte Canada's Best Managed Companies awards program - we have been recognized as a Best Managed Company since 2014 and achieved the award's Gold Standard five times.