Rail Car Mechanic Apprentice

Canadian Pacific Railway; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail industry is seeking a Rail Car Mechanic Apprentice to join their team. This role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance on rail cars, ensuring safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will be mechanically inclined, able to work outdoors, and committed to high safety standards.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read and understand safety instructions.
• Experience working on or around heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and inspect freight car equipment safely.
• Perform preventative maintenance on various rail systems.
• Welding, torch cutting, and using hand tools for repairs.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Strong communication skills

Dedication to safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand power tools

Job description

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Rail Car Mechanic Apprentice

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 a Rail Car Mechanic you will be a member of a team working in a high production environment performing preventative and corrective maintenance to rail cars with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and enjoys working outdoors.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Repair, maintain and inspect freight car equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform all preventative maintenance work and repairs on trucks, under-frame, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, draft systems and any associated tests
• Perform all work associated with rush repairs, road work and supplementary service operation of equipment
• Welding, torch cutting and using all hand power tools to make repairs
• Work all around, under, between, on top and inside of rail cars

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working on or around heavy equipment
• Valid driver’s license
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
• Ability to pass the required written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, rules, regulations and other written or printed material in English
• Dedication to safety and ability to complete work within guidelines/rules
• Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions)

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:

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 drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

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

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).