Finance and Accounting Co-Op Job Details | CPKC

Canadian Pacific Railway; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transportation company is offering a Co-op program in Calgary, Alberta, where students can gain valuable experience in finance and accounting. The role includes analyzing financial data, preparing journal entries, and contributing to forecasts and process improvements. Ideal candidates are those enrolled in a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, preferably in their 3rd or 4th year. This position is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while building a career in a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, preference for students entering 3rd or 4th year.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial data.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support preparation of monthly forecasts for revenue, expenses and/or capital.
• Support finance and accounting projects, including process improvements and IT enhancements.

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

The CPKC Co‑op Program offers a unique opportunity to gain experience with a large public company while contributing to projects that drive real change. You’ll analyze data, collaborate with industry experts, and help improve processes in real time. If you’re passionate about analytics and problem‑solving, this summer placement begins in May 2026.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial data
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support preparation of monthly forecasts for revenue, expenses and/or capital
• Support finance and accounting projects, including process improvements and IT enhancements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, preference will be given to students entering 3rd or 4th year
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Excel

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references

BECOOMING A RAILROADER

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

MANAGEMENT CONDUCTOR PROGRAM

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

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 provided, 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: 105399
• Department: Finance & Accounting
• Job Type: Co-op
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 6
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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