Rail Scheduler

Rail Scheduler
Location: Edmonton 
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department:Commercial Operations 

Is this position safety sensitive: No 

Apply today! Application Deadline is March 13, 2025 at 11:59pm

What it’s like to Work Here
At Gibson Energy, we are powered by the diverse, skilled and innovative talent of our employees to ensure safe and responsible operations. Employees take pride in being a trusted member of our communities where we live, work and play to create a positive impact. It’s our people that make coming to work everyday enjoyable – sharing success together along the way.
 
The Gibson Way
Attracting and retaining the right people is key to our business strategy. For over 70 years, Gibson Energy has been defined by people who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do.
  
The Business doesn’t successfully operate without ‘we’ collectively working together and ‘I’ contributing individually to achieve our goals. Transitioning from words on the wall to actionable values, provides a daily anchor for our colleagues and teammates to kick start their day with energy. By staying true to our values, we will continue to build a powerful presence in the industry, navigate change more successfully, and dominate our competition!
 
The ‘We & I’ play a very important role in our success! 

• Contribute & Add Value Everyday
• Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient 
• Stay Focused & Open-Minded
• Work it Out & Do it Together

This is what we are all about and we encourage you to learn more! Click Here: The Gibson Way
 

Summary
The Rail Scheduler works closely within a team of Schedulers to coordinate all rail activity at our Edmonton Terminal.  The Schedulers collaborates with Operations, internal and external customers to deliver accurate and timely information for rail loading and offloading activities. 

What You'll Be Doing 

• Coordinates the loading and unloading of railcars (Diesel/Gasoline/HRD) as per customer allocations.
• Acts as main daily contact for railways regarding movement of railcars into and out of terminal.
• Instructs railway crews daily with switching instructions.
• Communicates daily railcar instructions and activities effectively with operations. 
• Prepares monthly reconciliations for all diesel pipeline receipts, railcar and truck deliveries at Edmonton South Terminal.
• Investigates, resolves, and communicates volumetric differences with internal and external counterparties.
• Reports daily diesel activities at Edmonton South Terminal to appropriate groups.
• Maintains diesel database – diesel railcar fleets, diesel truck and rail accounts.
• Maintains record of inbound railcars for unloading at Edmonton South Terminal.
• Maintains bad order spreadsheet for customer’s rail car fleet group.
• Prepares, executes and manages invoicing for all rail activity at the terminal.  
• Creates electronic shipping instructions for residue railcars, off lease cars and bad order cars when required. 
• Ensures all railcars are released with correct TDG information and proper shipping instructions.
• Collaborates with team members on the creation of procedures.
• Assists with the development and testing of applicable software and enhancements as required. 
• Demonstrates a personal commitment and proactive approach to Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) through participation in all applicable EH&S programs and ensures safe operation of the branch, team or unit and compliance with all Company EH&S policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Post secondary Business Degree or Diploma is considered an asset.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience or the equivalent education and years of experience. 
• Strong Excel skills are required (pivot tables, complex formulas, graphs, charts, etc.).
• Effectively interact both orally and in writing with customers, functional area, and field personnel.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships by demonstrating solid customer service and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Railway Industry would be considered an asset. 
• Experience in software testing and implementation would be considered an asset.
• Related experience in rail car movements an asset.
• Related experience in transportation and terminal operations an asset.
• Demonstrates the ability to work conscientiously and efficiently with minimum supervision through self-motivation.
• Exhibits knowledge and the ability to analyze information and solve problems under pressure in order to meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

• The majority of the work is performed indoors in an office environment.
• This work schedule is 10-hour days with a rotation of 8 days on and 6 days off.
• Overtime may be required due to vacation coverage or workload requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site meetings or training.
• This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, credit check and a criminal history check.

What sets us apart from other companies? Why should you want to join us? It’s simple:

• A competitive Total Rewards package that truly values your contributions.
• Employer contributions to your DC Pension because we believe in your future.
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision benefits, with industry leading coverage for mental health and family planning — ensuring you and your loved ones thrive.
• Generous time off to rest, recharge, and live life to the fullest.
• An incredible work environment and culture where your career development and advancement are prioritized every step of the way.

This is more than just a job. It’s a place where you can grow, be supported, and make an impact. Ready to be part of something extraordinary?

Still Interested and Don’t Meet Every Single Requirement?
We are dedicated to build an authentic and motivating workforce composed of individuals with diverse identities, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every skill or education requirement described above, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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