Rail Shop General Manager / Superintendent

We are seeking an experienced General Manager / Superintendent to oversee operations at a new rail services shop in Squamish. This role is ideal for a strong leader with a background in engineering, transportation, or mechanics, and direct experience in a rail shop is essential. Offering an excellent salary in the range of $150,000 to $180,000 plus excellent benefits.  

About the Role, Benefits & Perks:

• Full-time, year-round.  Based in  Squamish, BC
• Starting Salary: in the range of $150,000 – $180,000 (negotiable).
• Group insurance and health benefits plan.
• RRSP or retirement savings plan, subject to eligibility
• 4 weeks vacation.
• Performance-based incentives may apply.
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing, national rail organization and work on high-impact rail and rolling stock projects across North America.
• Potential housing or relocation support.

The Perfect Candidate : 

The successful candidate is a hands-on leader with strong operational judgment, comfortable balancing execution pressure with safety, quality, and financial discipline.

• Direct experience in a rail shop is required, such as servicing or building locomotives, freight, or passenger cars.
• 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, manufacturing or transportation environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.  An advanced degree, such as BBA or MBA, is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead a diverse team
• Demonstrated ability to run a business, including budgeting, operations, staffing, performance management, and stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, cost control, and operational KPIs.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Clear, direct communicator with all levels of the organization.
• Results-driven with a high level of accountability and ownership.

Responsibilities Include: 

The General Manager is responsible for the overall operational performance, execution, and day-to-day leadership of the business.   This role operates in a fast-paced, delivery-driven rail environment where timelines are tight, coordination is complex, and decisions must be made quickly and decisively.

• Oversee operations, projects, people, and resources to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of rail and industrial projects in alignment with company strategy.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
• Translate strategic objectives into executable operational plans.
• Monitor operational performance and take corrective action as needed.
• Lead and manage department heads, supervisors, and key operational roles.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, discipline, and teamwork.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and talent development.
• Address performance issues promptly and constructively.
• Manage operational budgets, cost control, and resource utilization.
• Track KPIs related to productivity, margins, utilization, and delivery performance.
• Support forecasting, capacity planning, and operational scaling.
• Identify efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure full compliance with safety regulations, internal policies, and rail standards.
• Ensure quality systems and controls are followed consistently.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions as required.
• Provide executive oversight on key projects and strategic clients.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, Engineering, PMO, Finance, HR, and Business Development.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational maturity.

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1. Create a Profile and upload your resume here (you only have to do this once):  https://www.squamish-jobs.com/application
2. OR If you have already created a profile with us, simply email talent@squamish-jobs.com to let us know that you’d like to chat about this role.
3. Please do not reach out to the company directly as Squamish Personnel is doing the first round of interviews for this position.  All applications must come through us to be considered.

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