Driver Car Compound

Canadian Pacific Railway; Pitt Meadows; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking a Driver for the Automotive Compound in Pitt Meadows, BC. The role focuses on safe handling of new and used automobiles, loading/unloading on railcars, wheel restraint installation, and vehicle shuttle within a fast-paced facility.

Candidates need a high school diploma, at least 2 years of driving experience, a valid license, and the ability to work rotating shifts outdoors, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Minimum 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 14 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

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 accurately report findings
• Climb ladders to access railcars and install steel bridge plates between railcars
• Follow all work instructions and safety protocols to ensure compliance and operational excellence

Skills

Driving experience

Safety awareness

Shift work

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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
• 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
• Minimum2 years of driving experience
• Ability to workrotating shifts, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights up to approximately 14 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

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase 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
• 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).

• Department: Network & Capacity Management
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union