Assistant Trainmaster

Canadian Pacific Railway; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American railroad is seeking an Assistant Trainmaster in Thunder Bay District. The role involves coordinating train movements, ensuring safety compliance, and providing leadership to staff. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and strong troubleshooting skills. This position offers a competitive benefits package and requires availability to work various shifts. Join a diverse workplace where your career can flourish.

Benefits

Flexible, competitive benefits package

Company pension and retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Qualifications

• Experience as a conductor or locomotive engineer is an asset.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate train movements through active supervision.
• Provide leadership and accountability for safety and productivity metrics.
• Occasionally operate trains as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Leadership presence

Education

High school diploma / general equivalency

Tools

MS Office Outlook

MS Office Word

MS Office Excel

Job description

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Assistant Trainmaster

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 :

The Assistant Trainmaster will support the efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, coordinating, and ensuring the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan is completed in a safe and cost-effective manner.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Coordinate all train movements within the yard and mainline through active supervision of personnel and communication across departments, ensuring compliance with Local Service Operating Plan and Operating Plan
• Coordinate and standardize processes related to operating plan, arrival, classification, building, inspecting, and dispatching of trains
• Provide leadership accountability for safety, service, productivity, and financial metrics
• Lead Trains and Engines operating employees as a safety leader through active observations and rule compliance discussions, implementing preventative measures via staff engagement
• Occasionally operate trains; maintain relevant certifications and licenses (Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) for Canada, as per industry regulations)
• Assist in crew transportation to and from trains

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

• High school diploma / general equivalency
• Experience as a conductor or locomotive engineer is an asset
• Valid driver's license
• Availability to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions
• Leadership presence with drive and commitment to career growth
• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify root causes and resolve complex issues
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and situations
• Excellent communication skills, including radio instructions
• Ability to read and understand safety instructions, operating rules, and regulations in English
• Proficiency in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER :

• Flexible, competitive benefits package
• Company pension and retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive plan
• Annual fitness subsidy

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS :

• Medical and Drug Testing: As this is a safety-critical role, a successful pre-employment medical including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative drug test is required. Post-hire testing may also be conducted.
• Criminal history check
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history

BECOMING A RAILROADER :

Position location may change based on organizational needs. Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the best way for management employees to learn the business at CPKC, and certification or maintenance of current certification may be required.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION :

CPKC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds including women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Accommodations are available upon request, and all applicant data is managed according to PIPEDA.