Assistant Superintendent

CPKC; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Plan

Fitness subsidy

Part-time Studies Program

Job summary

CPKC, based in London, Ontario, is hiring an Assistant Superintendent to oversee the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan. You will lead trainmasters and crews, driving execution with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

You will manage budgets, mentor staff, and coordinate with unions while ensuring efficient asset utilization and adherence to corporate safety practices in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CROR knowledge or ability to become qualified.
• Experience supervising logistics, road or yard operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise operating crews, yard staff, and supervisors to execute the operating plan.
• Drive the plan safely and efficiently while meeting performance targets.
• Manage asset utilization and cost control within the budget.
• Lead safety program rollouts and labor relations input for future bargaining.
• Develop career plans and succession opportunities for team members.
• Mentor staff to achieve outstanding results and maintain safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with CPKC policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership/Supervisory

Safety leadership

Budget awareness

Communication skills

Unionized workforce experience

CROR rules knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

CROR qualification or willingness to obtain

Job description

• Part-time Studies Program

Posting Start Date: 8/19/26

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

As the Assistant Superintendent, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth movement of traffic within our road territory and yard-terminal. Your leadership will be vital in developing, organizing, and completing the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan in a safe and efficient manner. This position is an exciting opportunity to drive premium results through a dedicated team of trainmasters, assistant trainmasters, and union workforce.

Position Accountabilities

• Ensure the safe and tactical execution of the operating plan through active supervision of operating (train) crews, yardmasters, support staff, assistant trainmasters and trainmasters
• Drive operating plan in a safe and efficient manner
• Deliver results against performance and financial metrics through asset utilization
• Participate and assist with safety and business plan rollouts across the region
• Assist in establishing career development plans and stretch assignments to further develop team members for career succession
• Mentor the team continuously, reinforcing behaviors leading to outstanding results
• Ensure optimization and cost control through the efficiency of business support functions (i.e., clerical, customer service, sales & marketing)
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and CPKC policies; provide input to labor relations for future contract bargaining
• Align with all regulatory agencies and maintain positive working relationships
• Conduct safety-related efficiency tests, train rides, and activities to support a safe, efficient operation. Investigate safety rules and policy failures and respond to safety, health, and environmental incidents as needed
• Ensure timely implementation of processes identified through corporate initiatives and ensure the application of CPKC’s safety practices, policies, and procedures by all subordinates
• Must prioritize achieving results while maintaining a focus on safety
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct investigations
• Must have a full understanding of your operating budget
• Ability to establish a team and influence the team to strive for success and move to the next level
• Ability to provide service to customers and community
• Ability to drill down, understand root cause, and resolve intricate issues

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport, ability to travel to US/CAN without restrictions
• Must be or become rules qualified (CROR - Canadian Rail Operating Rules)
• 5-10 years of railway operations experience
• 5 years’ previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment is preferred
• Experience leading unionized employees is preferred
• Must be able to work all types of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions
• Must have the ability to speak up and hold people accountable to CPKC core safety principles
• Effective time management skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to foster trust and credibility across the business

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
• Part-time Studies Program

Pre-Employment Requirements

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety critical 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.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Passport verification

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 provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 106389
• Department: Operations Eastern Region
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: London, Ontario
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 3
• Job Available to: Internal & External