Leadership Management Trainee - Mechanical

Canadian Pacific Railway; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Canadian Pacific Railway as a Leadership Management Trainee in Mechanical, where you will gain essential skills in railroading and leadership through a comprehensive training program. This seven-month program includes classroom instruction and on-the-job training to prepare you for a supervisory role overseeing mechanical operations. With relocation opportunities across Canada, you'll be part of a team committed to safety, diversity, and driving progress in the railway industry.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension and retirement plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; preferred candidates will have post-secondary education in a technical trade.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience in relevant industries preferred.
• Valid driver's license and Canadian passport required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply mechanical operational processes and lead productivity within teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and implement preventative measures.
• Complete training and achieve required certifications for the position.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education in a technical trade

Job description

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Leadership Management Trainee - Mechanical

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 Leadership Management Trainee Mechanical (LMT-M) program ensures that all new trainees have the necessary leadership, industry knowledge and technical skills to successfully function as a mechanical supervisor across CPKC’s network. This program gives trainees a solid foundation in railroading, a strong support network and the necessary skills to ensure the reliability of our rail infrastructure.

This intensive seven-month training program includes classroom instruction, online training, workshops, projects and on-the-job training. You will be exposed to CPKC’s core business by completing an 11-week manager conductor training course. For 16 weeks, new trainees will learn the competencies required to oversee the safe operation and supervision of mechanical operations and use mechanical bad order processes, cycle and dwell times. This program includes training in leadership, safety and the fundamentals of CPKC’s precision scheduled railroading operating model, computer systems training and exposure to key departments within CPKC.

Upon completion, you will be placed within CPKC’s network as a supervisor mechanical in either our locomotive or car shop (Relocation required).

Apply now to join our class starting on July 28, 2025.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Quickly learn, retain and use mechanical bad order processes, cycle time, dwell time, productivity and key metrics to assign tasks and lead productivity within mechanical operations teams
• Be a safety leader through active observations and discussions about rule compliance and by implementing preventative measures through staff engagement
• Exhibit the leadership capacity to be an effective leader of mechanical operations employees
• Model the proficiencies of effective leadership: commit to results, lead others, lead thought and lead by example
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency when prioritizing work and make decisions aligned with CPKC’s values of accountability, diversity and pride as well as the five foundations: operate safely, develop people, control costs, optimize Assets and provide service
• Complete and pass management train conductor certification and be able to be deployed once qualified and as the business requires: failure to pass the conductor certification will result in removal from the program
• Successfully complete all phases of the LMT program by achieving minimum requirements on written, and practical evaluations; and deliver all reading, assignments and projects within assigned timelines
• Demonstrate competence of mechanical operating capabilities for further career advancement

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school/general equivalency diploma is required, candidates with post-secondary education in a technical trade are preferred
• 1-2 years’ previous supervisory experience in transportation, construction, logistics, oil and gas, military, airlines, mining, or manufacturing industry is preferred
• Past railway experience in a mechanical foreman role is considered an asset
• A valid driver's license is required
• Valid Canadian passport; allowing entry/re-entry to the United States required or ability to obtain one within 90 days of starting
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time, training may be delivered in multiple locations
• Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to relocate across the CPKC’s network
• Willingness to work 24/7 shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays is a requirement
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate CPKC policies, procedures, project plans, safety guidelines etc
• Able to foster trust and credibility in new work environments; build strong relationships across the business
• Proven time management skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations
• Leadership presence with the drive and dedication to career advancement

Additional information:

The majority of training will take place in Calgary, Alberta; however, some on-the-job training will be required within various provinces or territories throughout CPKC’s network in Canada.

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety critical 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
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Passport verification

BECOMING 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 provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).