Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Are you ready to lead and make a lasting impact? As aRoadmaster, you’ll own a critical leadership role by overseeing compliance with safety practices, policies and procedures, and guiding a team of dedicated union employees. This role supervises all track operations, maintenance of way and adheres to all Transport Canada regulations. This position offers you the chance to make a significant impact on our organization while advancing your professional growth in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Develop and implement robust emergency response and seasonal contingency plans to proactively address and minimize service interruptions
Mentor and provide technical guidance to craft employees, supporting their skill advancement and strengthening overall team performance
Lead and manage unionized staff in accordance with the Collective Agreement, facilitating resolutions for corrective actions, disputes, and grievances to uphold positive labor relations
Ensure the successful execution of annual and multi-year capital planning objectives, optimizing resource utilization and project outcomes
Oversee engineering material management and maintain precise inventory records, ensuring all inspections are accurately captured within the Track Asset Management Systems (TAMS)
Conduct monthly territory reviews alongside Train and Engine (T&E) personnel to monitor safety compliance, operational efficiency, and workforce engagement.
Advance initiatives focused on regulatory compliance, service excellence, and sustainability of financial results
Maintain CPKC’s full compliance with Transport Canada regulatory protocols, safeguarding standards of safety and operational integrity
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or general equivalency
Valid driver’s license
Minimum five (5) years’ relevant experience, including two or more years directing teams or complex projects centered on track renewal and maintenance, or an equivalent mix of education and experience
Well-versed in railway track safety regulations and standards
Proficient in interpreting and implementing the Maintenance of Way Employees Division (MWED) collective bargaining agreement within daily operations
Provide emergency response support as part of an on-call rotation, typically every other week, to help maintain continuous 24/7 operations
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Performance incentive plan
Annual fitness subsidy
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Medical and Drug Testing This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
Criminal history check
Education verification
Professional references
Driver’s license verification and driving history
BECOMING A RAILROADER: As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
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.
CULTURE OF INCLUSION: For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants 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 Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
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