City : Calgary, AB, CA, T2C 4X9

Category : Other

Industry : Transportation

Employer : Canadian Pacific

Req ID: 100705

Department: Procurement

Job Type: Summer Student

Position Type: Non-Union

Country: Canada

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# of Positions: 2

Job Grade:

Job Available to: Internal & External

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Our Summer Student positions are framed to provide you with a business relevant project that will allow you to independently manage your own area of responsibility, while receiving support from an assigned leader and mentor.  Projects are scoped in alignment with your term length, are based at head office, and typically focus on process optimization or other continuous improvement initiatives mainly working in the SAP ERP system. An excellent opportunity to get hands on procurement experience. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Entering 3rd year of studies in a Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations Management Program
• Willingness to work in the field outside of an office setting
• Some travel required
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Students must provide proof that they will be returning to a full time study program in the Fall

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:    

• Criminal history check
• Reference check

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CP. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CP is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA").