Manager Compensation

Canadian Pacific Railway; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CPKC as Manager, Compensation, where you'll lead strategic design and administration of compensation programs for over 20,000 employees across North America. With responsibilities including salary structures, incentive plans, and ensuring internal equity, this role offers a significant opportunity for impactful leadership. Ideal candidates are experienced HR professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience required.
• Min. 1 year leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in publicly traded, global environment valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and administration of compensation programs.
• Manage annual salary planning and incentive plans.
• Conduct job evaluations and market pricing.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Finance

Certified compensation professional (CCP) designation

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Job description

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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:

As Manager, Compensation you will play a key leadership role within the Total Compensation team. Reporting to the Director, this strategic role champions the design, delivery, and evaluation of compensation programs to ensure they align with our business strategy, support talent attraction and retention, and maintain market competitiveness and internal equity. This position provides an opportunity to join one of Canada’s largest companies driving compensation programs for over 20,000 employees and executives spanning three countries and is based out of our corporate head office in Calgary, AB.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead the design, analysis, and administration of broad-based compensation programs, including base salary structures, short-term and long-term incentive plans
• Manage cyclical programs such as annual salary planning, Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP), and Sales Incentive Plan (SIP)
• Partner on the execution of Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs), including Stock Options, Performance Share Units (PSUs), Deferred Stock Units (DSUs), and Restricted Share Units (RSUs)
• Provide consultation and analytical support on compensation decisions, including new hire offers, promotions, and pay adjustments
• Conduct job evaluations and market pricing to support job architecture, pay equity, and salary band development
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Finance, and senior leaders to provide guidance on compensation strategies, offers, and internal equity reviews
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior executives, including materials for the compensation committee
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, disclosure requirements, and internal governance policies across all jurisdictions
• Lead, mentor and support team members in delivering high-quality work and stakeholder service

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, Certified compensation professional (CCP) designation an asset
• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience, with exposure to incentive plan design and equity-based programs
• Min. 1 year leadership experience or a proven track record as a senior compensation professional who is looking to step up into a leadership role
• Experience in a publicly traded, global or cross-border environment preferred
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; experience with compensation surveys and HRIS platforms (SAP, SuccessFactors)
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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:

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references

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

• Department: Human Resources
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: None
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 3
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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Location:

Calgary, AB, CA, T2G 3J5 Vancouver 1, British Columbia, CA, V5L 4C1 Toronto, ON, CA, M5X 1E5