Extra Gang Labourer

Canadian Pacific Railway; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Canadian Pacific Railway as a Track Labourer, where you will play a vital role in maintaining railway tracks for safe and efficient operations. This position offers various schedules, travel opportunities, and a strong focus on safety and teamwork. No previous experience is required, making this an excellent entry point into the railroad industry. CPKC values a culture of inclusion, promoting diverse candidates to apply.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift 50lbs or greater.

Responsibilities

• Replacing and repairing various track defects.
• Clearing brush and debris, maintaining drainage.
• Operating company vehicles as needed.

Skills

Mechanical proficiency

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency

Job description

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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:

As a member of the Engineering team, a Track Labourer in the railroad industry plays a vital role in the maintenance, repair, and construction of railway tracks to ensure safe and efficient train operations. No previous railroad experience is required! In this role you will follow the guidelines set forth by the Transport Canada and CPKC. This is a travelling position where your typical schedule will be 8 on/6 off, 7 on/7 off or 4 on/3 off. As a part of the Production crew, you will travel across the territory. CPKC will cover the cost of hotel accommodations, meal and mileage expenses.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Replacing and repairing various track defects, installing railway ties, and spikes
• Utilizing hand tools (shovels, axes, hammers, etc.)
• Clearing brush and debris, maintaining drainage, and ensuring safety along the tracks
• Responding to emergencies and track outages
• Operating company vehicles on as need basis
• The work location is outdoors and, therefore, you will be working in all weather conditions (rain, direct sunlight, snow etc.)
• This position works shifts; start times are set on a weekly basis and may change daily if required, daily work shifts can start at any time, night or day
• Work can be seasonal, and employees may be laid off at the end of the work season. Employees will be called back as needed (and in seniority order) for the next work season

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalencyMust be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Standing, lifting, squatting for long periods and the ability to lift 50lbs or greater
• Ability to travel
• Mechanical proficiency
• Work up to 12-hour shifts which include days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays
• Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio)
• Must be able to pass the required physical job tasks for the job position, written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, read and understand operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English

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).