Leadership Management Trainee - Engineering

Canadian Pacific Railway; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Leadership Management Trainee in Engineering. This intensive seven-month program combines classroom instruction, online training, and hands-on experience, preparing you for a supervisory role in the railway industry. You'll develop essential leadership and technical skills while overseeing safe operations and capital projects. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers a unique opportunity to connect with a transnational network and contribute to essential goods movement across North America. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Company pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Part-time Studies Program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ supervisory experience in relevant fields preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust.

Responsibilities

• Learn and manage engineering teams effectively using railroad systems.
• Act as a safety leader and implement preventative measures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary Technical Education

Job description

Leadership Management Trainee - Engineering

Join to apply for the Leadership Management Trainee - Engineering role at CPKC.

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose, and culture.

Purpose of the Position

The Leadership Management Trainee Engineering (LMT-E) program ensures that new trainees develop the necessary leadership, industry knowledge, and technical skills to succeed as production supervisors. This intensive seven-month program includes classroom instruction, online training, workshops, projects, and on-the-job training, including an 11-week manager conductor training course and 16 weeks focused on overseeing safe operations, capital projects, and infrastructure improvements. Upon completion, trainees are placed as production supervisors within CPKC’s network.

Position Responsibilities

• Learn and utilize railroad operating systems, applications, and local plans to manage engineering teams effectively.
• Act as a safety leader through active observations and rule compliance discussions, implementing preventative measures.
• Demonstrate leadership capacity to manage engineering staff effectively.
• Model leadership competencies: drive for results, lead others, lead thought, lead by example.
• Prioritize work with urgency, making decisions aligned with CPKC’s values and foundations.
• Complete and pass management train conductor certification; deployment is contingent on qualification.
• Successfully complete all phases of the program, meeting evaluation and project deadlines.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary technical education preferred.
• 1-2 years’ supervisory experience in transportation, oil and gas, military, airlines, mining, or manufacturing preferred.
• Railway experience in track maintenance or machine operation is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to travel extensively; willingness to relocate across the CPKC network.
• Willingness to work 24/7 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build trust and credibility, fostering relationships across the business.
• Effective time management, adaptability, and leadership presence.

What CPKC Offers

• Flexible, competitive benefits package.
• Company pension plan.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Performance Incentive Program.
• Annual Fitness Subsidy.
• Part-time Studies Program.

Additional Information

Training will predominantly take place in Calgary, Alberta, with some field training across various locations. Relocation may be required based on organizational needs. Pre-employment medical, drug testing, and background checks are mandatory. Candidates must pass a management conductor program to qualify as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals, including women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ members, and persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request.