Labourer

Canadian Pacific Railway; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; 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 Labourer to help maintain a clean, safe shop environment in Port Coquitlam, BC. The role supports daily operations through general cleaning, basic maintenance, and organized work areas to ensure hazard-free conditions and safety compliance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and at least 1 year of experience around heavy equipment. The position is full-time and unionized, located in Port Coquitlam.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• 1 year experience working on or around heavy equipment.
• Must be able to read and understand safety instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Empty garbage and recycling; replace liners; dispose of waste materials.
• Clean, sweep, and maintain shop floors and work areas for safety.
• Remove snow, ice, and debris from entrances and surrounding areas.
• Pressure wash and clean maintenance bays, shop floors, machinery, and vehicles.
• Maintain clean, organized shop facilities per safety and environmental standards.
• Identify and report hazards and housekeeping concerns.
• Assist with general shop maintenance to ensure readiness and efficiency.
• Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 Labourer is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment within the shop. This role supports daily operations by performing general cleaning, basic maintenance tasks, and ensuring shop areas remain organized and hazard ‑ free.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Empty garbage and recycling containers, replace liners, and safely dispose of waste materials, including scrap metal and other shop waste
• Clean, sweep, and maintain shop floors and work areas to ensure a safe and efficient working environment
• Remove snow, ice, and debris from building entrances, doorways, and surrounding areas to maintain safe access for employees and equipment
• Pressure wash and clean maintenance bays, shop floors, machinery, tools, and company vehicles
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary shop facilities in accordance with established safety, housekeeping, and environmental standards
• Support a safe workplace by identifying and reporting hazards, unsafe conditions, and housekeeping concerns
• Assist with general shop maintenance and cleanliness tasks to ensure operational readiness and efficiency
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while performing assigned duties

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• 1 year eaxperience working on or around heavy equipment
• Must be able to work within strict established safety and work guidelines/rules to complete job
• Ability to pass the required written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, rules, 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).

• Department: Mechanical Loco
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia