Road Foreman

CPKC; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transnational railroad company is seeking a Road Foreman in Ontario to oversee the safe work practices of operating crews and enhance the operating ability of Locomotive Engineers. This role involves field evaluations, training, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 2+ years as a qualified locomotive engineer, and the ability to coach others. The position offers a competitive benefits package and the possibility of travel.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive pension retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2+ years of experience as a qualified railway locomotive engineer.
• Maintained Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) rules qualification.
• Ability to train and mentor locomotive engineers and conductors.

Responsibilities

• Educate, promote, and monitor safe work practices of operating crews.
• Perform field evaluations for locomotive engineer train crews.
• Coordinate and deliver conductor new hire training.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Coaching and mentoring

Strong working knowledge of operating rules

Understanding of safety policies

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:

As the Road Foreman you will educate, promote and monitor the safe work practices of operating crews for a given territory and enhance operating ability of Locomotive Engineers, ensuring effective and efficient application of CPKC’s operating rules, practices, safety policies and procedures which improve safety, prevent serious accidents, raise awareness and promote compliance.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform locomotive engineer train crew field evaluations
• Plan and execute remedial training activities for those found deficient through field evaluation and rules violations
• Coordinate, deliver and facilitate all conductor new hire training including oversight of field level on the job training
• Coordinate and oversee of triennial recertification training for conductors and locomotive engineers in the area of responsibility
• Perform field efficiency testing
• Provide input to training course content in identified problem areas as observed in field evaluations and proficiency testing for educational purposes
• Deliver any skills training required for conductor and locomotive engineers in the area of responsibility
• Respond to and provide expert analysis of download for train handling exceptions, incidents and derailments and implement corrective training when determined required
• Availability as required 24/7

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver's license
• Must have a minimum of 2+ years of experience or as required by regulations as a qualified and practicing railway locomotive engineer
• Strong working knowledge of railroad operating rules and regulations including special or dimensional handling, Toxic Inhalation Hazard, hours of work and locomotive standards
• Maintained Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) rules qualification
• Working knowledge of the relevant Collective Agreement and its application to locomotive engineers and conductors
• Effective communication skills and ability to relay effective instruction to conductors and locomotive engineers as it relates to effective train handling and application of safety rules, practices, policies and procedures
• Ability to coach, train and mentor train locomotive engineers, conductors and students

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 critical 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 provide, 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: 104715
• Department: Operations Central Division
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 70-80%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External