Leader, Signals & Communications Operations

Canadian Pacific Railway

Calgary

Hybrid

CAD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

CPKC is seeking an Assistant Director of Signals and Communications to lead diverse S&C teams in a safety‑critical environment, overseeing testing, planning, materials, inventory management, and the supervision and development of signal personnel.

With a strong Electrical Engineering background and 10+ years in S&C maintenance, you will ensure safe, reliable operations, compliance with standards, and seamless 24/7 coverage.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in Electrical Engineering is an asset.
  • 10 years of S&C maintenance, construction and testing and commissioning experience.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and successful information exchange.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver an achievable integrated maintenance plan aligned with S&C standards.
  • Accountable for all maintenance and construction activities within the territory, including recommending regional capital upgrades.
  • Oversee testing services to ensure a safe, reliable, maintainable S&C plant delivered on schedule and within budget.
  • Fully utilize the collective agreement to support effective work management.
  • Assist with preparation of subcontract scopes of work and ensure compliance with CPKC maintenance, testing, commissioning standards, and work methods.
  • Oversee S&C employees in the apprenticeship program while providing mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to leaders and craft employees.
  • Oversee CPKC’s health and safety plan for the region.
  • Demonstrate reliability and flexibility in a 24/7 operational environment, responding quickly to emergencies to reduce service interruptions.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Maintenance planning
Technical coaching

Education

High school diploma
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

CPKC is seeking an Assistant Director of Signals and Communications to lead diverse S&C teams in a safety‑critical environment, overseeing testing, planning, materials, inventory management, and the supervision and development of signal personnel.

With a strong Electrical Engineering background and 10+ years in S&C maintenance, you will ensure safe, reliable operations, compliance with standards, and seamless 24/7 coverage.

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