COOP Development Officer

        MANITOBA INSTITUTE OF TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (formerly Winnipeg Technical College) is a public institution committed to providing quality competency-based technical/vocational education invites applications from qualified individuals interested in joining its operational team. Coop Development Officer This position will provide oversight (i.e., program coordination, monitoring, and assessment) for student placements in paid coop programs and unpaid work practicum placements for specific MITT programs. This position will pursue funding for initiatives that support coop students, including possible funds that offset costs to employers who provide work experiences and provide support for development and implementation of paid coops. The individual will be responsible for actively promoting the paid coop programs internally and externally and will participate on program advisory committees. For further details about these positions, including how to apply: www.mitt.ca Deadline for application: October 10, 2014 Only those applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted. As originally published in the Winnipeg Free Press (ad# 3524588)

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POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Railway persons (conductors) work as a member of a train crew, traveling to various locations with the train.
• Railway persons are members of yard crews, involved with switching cars, making or splitting up trains in yards, or moving cars between yards, sidings or tracks.
• They may work in either train or yard service depending on their seniority.
• Carry out specific instructions detailing a train's route and specific movements.
• Handles the switching of cars, including coupling and uncoupling cars, and is able to lift out coupling device.
• Observes, interprets, and relays signals and other indications affecting movement of train.
• Signals crew members for movement of the engine or train using specific signals, or radio to indicate when to start, stop, back-up, set or release air brakes.
• Provides flag protection and relays signals to trains in an emergency situation, as stipulated in the operating rules.
• Moves on and off moving or stationary equipment while train is performing industrial, station, or yard switching.
• Rides moving car by hanging onto grab irons or ladder, sometimes for extended periods of time.
• Fills out forms including train orders and switch lists and prepares required clear and legible reports.
• Works irregular hours, including holidays, weekends, days and nights and for periods of time up to 12 hours.
• Must be constantly alert to changing conditions and events and take safe and responsible action as required.
• Must be able to meet the Fitness for Duty critical for Safety Critical Positions under the Canadian Railway Medical Rules.

View 'A day in the Life of a Conductor' here: http://www.cpr.ca/en/careers/Videos/Pages/default.aspx
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (Proof will be required).
• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Three to five years work experience with a demonstrated safe work record.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Must be prepared to work weekends and shifts - on call 24 hours/day with 2 Hours notice depending on location, (with exception of Annual Vacation).
• Work may require extended time away from home.
• Must have good spatial ability with regard to a sense of layout and space, together with an ability to judge speed and/or distance of moving objects.
• Must be able to pass the required examinations, read and understand safety instructions, books of rules, instructions and regulations, timetables, bulletins, waybills, placards, and other written or printed material.
• Able to take action and/or make decisions affecting security/well being of others, i.e. alerting others to unsafe conditions.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to operate as a contributing member of a team.
• Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
• May be required to relocate within Seniority District.
• May be required to lift up to 80 lbs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The hiring process will include the following mandatory steps:Only those candidates selected to attend an interview will be contacted.
  • Aptitude Assessments
  • Interview
  • Security Clearance
  • Company Medical including physical, vision, hearing and drug testing

All communication will be by email to the email address from which you apply.
Please note that only those applicants that apply online at www.cpr.ca (Req #34425) before September 28, 2014 will be considered for this position.