Manager Production

CPKC; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transnational railroad company in Canada is seeking a skilled leader to manage track construction projects, ensuring safety and compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, leadership skills, and proficiency in Excel. This full-time position involves 90-100% travel within the broader Ontario Territory, offering a flexible benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in thermite or flash butt welding preferred.
• Strong management capabilities to lead a project plan.

Responsibilities

• Mentor an average of 45 direct reports.
• Ensure CPKC regulatory compliance for track projects.
• Review planned capital work and confirm material readiness.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency

Job description

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:

Are you ready to shape the future of rail transportation? Lead a skilled team that works on track construction projects, while driving safety, service, and productivity. Railway experience is preferred but 5+ years in thermite or flash butt welding is also ideal. A solid understanding of collective bargaining agreements (CBA) is essential for managing workflows effectively, and candidates with experience in construction or manufacturing management are encouraged to apply.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Mentor an average of 45 direct reports to improve their efficiency and holding accountability when needed
• Review planned capital work, confirms material, and execution requirements
• Ensure CPKC regulatory compliance for respective track projects
• Develop and implement work processes and changes with your team that achieve continuous improvement
• Promote and ensure adherence to CPKC policies, safety practices, and procedures across all team members and direct reports, fostering a culture of safety and accountability
• Evaluate planned capital work, validate material readiness, and confirm execution strategies to ensure seamless project delivery and alignment with organizational objectives

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• 100% travel (expenses are covered by CPKC), currently on an 7 on, 7 off schedule with a territory that covers Thunder Bay to Mactier and ending in Sudbury
• Capability to lead a project plan/schedule
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire teams to achieve goals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

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
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre‑employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history

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: 105254
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Sudbury, Ontario
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 90-100%
• # of Positions: 2
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External