Driver Car Compound

CPKC; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad, is hiring a Driver in the Automotive Compound at Montreal, QC. You will safely load/unload vehicles on railcars, install wheel restraints, and shuttle units while maintaining strict safety and inventory controls.

The role requires 2+ years driving experience, a high school diploma, and bilingual English/French communication. We offer a competitive benefits package and a union-structured work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency.
• Minimum of 2 years driving experience.
• Bilingual in French and English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload motor vehicles to and from multi-level railcars.
• Install and remove wheel restraints on vehicles positioned on railcars.
• Shuttle vehicles within the facility to designated areas.
• Perform visual inspections of vehicles for damage and report findings.
• Maintain inventory accuracy using handheld scanning devices.
• Climb ladders to access railcars and install steel bridge plates between railcars.
• Follow all work instructions and safety protocols.

Skills

Bilingual (FR/EN)

Driving experience

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Posting Start Date: 9/18/26

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 a Driver in our Automotive Compound, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and professional handling of new and used automobiles within a high-paced operational environment. This position involves hands‑on work, attention to detail, and strict adherence to safety standards while supporting critical transportation and inventory processes.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Safely load and unload motor vehicles to and from multi-level railcars
• Install and remove wheel restraints on vehicles positioned on railcars
• Shuttle vehicles within the facility to designated areas
• Perform visual inspections of vehicles for damage and accurately report findings
• Maintain inventory accuracy using handheld scanning devices
• Climb ladders to access railcars and install steel bridge plates (approx. 40 lbs) between railcars
• Follow all work instructions and safety protocols to ensure compliance and operational excellence

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Minimum of 2 years of driving experience
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights up to approximately 20 feet
• Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions is required
• Comfortable working in confined spaces as small as 5 feet high
• Able to sustain physical work on a daily basis
• Bilingual in French and English both Written and Verbal

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidyPart-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: 106511
• Department: Network & Capacity Management
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Montreal, Quebec
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 3
• Compensation Rate: $30.79
• Job Available to: Internal & External