Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Specialist Resource and Capacity Planning develops, validates, supports and drives improvements to the integration of demand and resource plans, to provide a cohesive assessment of capacity and capability across all key resource and capacity planning groups, ensuring sufficient capacity exists to meet the expected demand. The role develops, updates, improves and maintains models, creates simulations and multiple scenarios as well as generates strategic and variance analyses of alternative operating methods and practices, articulating their relative merits and value. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: + Performs resource planning functions including the development and improvement of monthly, annual and multi-year forecasts for resource drivers such as train & people starts, workload metrics (car miles, train miles etc.), train productivity, train speed, locomotive productivity, fuel, car fleets and other key performance indicators. Assists with the integration and summation of the plans + Develops variance reporting and scorecards against the corporate targets developed in #1 and the moving forecast. Collects, validates and improves data quality, analyzes the results and provides executive summaries to senior management and executive levels with any recommendations as required + Analyzes key operations metrics based on forecasts and initiatives, and develops insights to inform the target setting process over the annual and multi-year time frames providing ranges and multiple scenarios + Supports and leads the Resource and Capacity Planning process creating quarterly assessments of capability to meet the firm demand + Develops improves and maintains models for the assessment of resource supply, trends and constraints, in order to improve the Capacity planning process. This involves business leadership in the development or implementation of new technology and dashboards + Works with cross functional stakeholders to ensure supply plans are in place and aligned with the required capacity, while strengthening relations with stakeholders and internal customers to integrate and consolidate processes POSITION REQUIREMENTS: + Bachelors in, science, mathematics, statistics, economics or another quantitative field + 5+ years of work experience, railroad experience not mandatory, but preferred + Working knowledge of forecasting KPIs, demand and supply + Computer skills (word processing, advance Excel, statistical software, data base and project management) + Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary (executive presentations level) + Advance problem-solving abilities + Working knowledge of statistical methods + Working knowledge of data science + Ability to provide advice, influence and persuade others WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER : + Flexible and competitive benefits package + Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans + Employee Share Purchase Plan + Performance Incentive Program + Annual Fitness Subsidy + Part-time Studies Program ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements. Drug Test Elements: CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. New hires may be required to undergo a drug screen. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping CPKC safe and drug free. Background Investigation: The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances: + Criminal history check + Reference check + Driver’s License verification and/or last 3 years of driving history if a requirement of the position + Background checks that may included 7 years of employment history and Social Security number verification Management Conductor Program: Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer. CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). With Job Requisition Fields + Req ID: 103582 + Department: Market Strategy & Asset Management + Job Type: Full-Time + Position Type: Non-Union + Location: Calgary, Alberta + Country: Canada + % of Travel: 0-10% + # of Positions: 1 + Job Grade: 4 + Compensation Rate: + Job Available to: Internal & External #LI-PC1