Manager Compensation

CPKC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CPKC as a Manager of Compensation in Calgary, playing a key role in the Total Compensation team. You will design and manage compensation programs to attract top talent and ensure competitive pay structures across a diverse workforce. This strategic role combines high-level oversight with direct impact on employee compensation policies.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience.
• Min. 1 year leadership experience in a compensation role.
• Experience in a publicly traded or global environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and administration of compensation programs.
• Manage annual salary planning and incentive plans.
• Provide analytical support on compensation decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

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

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
• Part-time studies program
  
  

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Background Investigation

• 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).

• Req ID: 104717
• Department: Human Resources
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: None
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 3
• Job Available to: Internal & External
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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