Manager Signals & Communications Operations

CPKC; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transnational railroad is seeking a Manager of Signals and Communications in Ontario. This role involves overseeing S&C systems, ensuring safety and reliability, and coordinating inspections and testing. Applicants should possess a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and 3+ years of railroad experience. The position offers competitive benefits and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us to impact communities and fuel economic growth.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of railroad experience is required.
• Proficient knowledge of S&C equipment and signal principles.
• Ability to support on-call operations (24x7 availability).

Responsibilities

• Direct safety leadership and cultivate continuous improvement in workplace safety.
• Participate in analysis of reported signal failures.
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date records of S&C equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency

Tools

Computer-Aided Manufacturing

SAP

Job description

Posting Start Date: 1/19/26

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

Manager of Signals and Communications coordinates and guides a team dedicated to ensuring the reliable functionality of Signals and Communications (S&C) systems. This role involves conducting electrical and mechanical testing on S&C equipment, inspecting and commissioning new installations or upgrades to existing systems, and gathering data needed for affidavit submissions.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Direct safety leadership and cultivates continuous improvement in workplace safety
• Participate in analysis of reported wrong side signal failures to permit proper actions to lower possibility of recurrence
• Assure that the safety of S&C systems meets acceptable standards
• Approve the entry into service of new or modified S&C systems (e.g. crossings)
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date records of S&C equipment, installations and the testing
• Coordinate activities to coincide with those of the maintenance and construction workforce to maximize the overall productivity and efficiency
• Coach junior S&C employees on technical aspects of their job as required
• Distribute S&C Alerts and updates with field action taken
• Fully use the collective bargaining agreement for effective work management

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid Driver’s license
• 3 + years of railroad experience
• Proven track record in planning, prioritizing and executing plans in a safe environment
• Proficient knowledge of S&C equipment, signal principles, standards and regulatory requirements
• Good computer skills (Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Excel, Powerpoint, Word and SAP)
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to support on-call operations (24x7 availability)

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

This is a [safety critical/safety sensitive] 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.

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: 105368
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kenora, Ontario
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 60-70%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External