Carpenter

CPKC; Revelstoke; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CPKC is seeking skilled Journeyman Carpenters to ensure the structural integrity of rail infrastructure in Revelstoke, British Columbia. As part of the Engineering team, you will perform critical construction and maintenance tasks, contributing to operational safety. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment that emphasizes training and career development.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive pension plans

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old.
• Experience with heavy machinery is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in using hand-powered tools required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret blueprints for construction projects.
• Complete interior and exterior finishes.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance.

Skills

Blueprint Analysis

Drywall Installation

Concrete Work

Tool Handling

Safety Compliance

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency

Journeyman Carpenter certification

Job description

CPKC Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada

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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:

CPKC is seeking a highly skilled and certified Journeyman Carpenter to join our Engineering team. In this dynamic position, you will play a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity of the railroad by specializing in the construction, maintenance, and repair of bridges and buildings. Reporting to the Manager of Bridge Maintenance, you will contribute to the safety and operational efficiency of train movement across North America, delivering exceptional service to our customers. As a valued member of our team, your expertise in carpentry will directly support CPKC's commitment to excellence in rail infrastructure and transportation.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Analyze and interpret blueprints to ensure precise project implementation
• Complete interior and exterior finishes to improve spaces by performing drywall installation, painting and applying trim work
• Construct and pour concrete foundations, slabs and various structural forms
• Gather, organize and prepare construction materials, including lumber and other necessary supplies
• Skilled in handling manual and power tools, including measurement instruments, saws, hammers and woodworking machinery
• Operate rigging and scaffolding equipment to ensure safe and efficient work at elevated heights
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of equipment maintenance, timesheets and project documentation, ensuring proper care and usage
• Perform construction and repair tasks related to culverts, timber bridges, steel bridges and buildings
• Comply with safety protocols, operational guidelines and Transport Canada regulations within the railroad sector
  
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Hold a Journeyman Carpenter certification or demonstrate equivalent experience (at least six years in benchwork) and be prepared to successfully complete the CPKC Rail qualification exam
• Acquire and maintain a Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification at a minimum of Level "D"
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in using hand-powered tools; experience with heavy machinery operation is considered an asset
• Adhere to rigorous safety protocols and comply with established work procedures to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely
  
  

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program
  
  

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.

Background Investigation

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

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).

• Req ID: 104623
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Revelstoke, British Columbia
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 40-50%
• # of Positions: 1
• Compensation Rate: $40.585 per hour
• Job Available to: Internal & External
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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