Roadmaster

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC; Canada; Vor Ort; CAD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible and competitive benefits

Competitive pension plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Zusammenfassung

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking a Roadmaster to oversee safety practices, track operations, and maintenance activities across our network.

The role requires guiding a team of union employees, ensuring compliance with Transport Canada regulations, and coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams for capital projects.

Applicants should have strong leadership, track safety knowledge, and the ability to manage on-call emergency responses as part of a safety‑driven organization.

Qualifikationen

• Five years of relevant experience, including two years directing teams or managing track renewal/maintenance projects.
• Knowledge of railway track safety regulations and standards.
• Experience interpreting MWED collective bargaining agreement.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement emergency response and contingency plans to minimize service interruptions.
• Mentor and guide craft employees to improve skills and performance.
• Lead unionized staff per the Collective Agreement and resolve disputes and grievances.
• Oversee capital planning objectives and optimize resources.
• Manage inventory and track inspections in Track Asset Management Systems (TAMS).
• Conduct monthly territory reviews with Train and Engine personnel on safety and efficiency.
• Advance regulatory compliance, service excellence, and sustainable financial results.
• Maintain full Transport Canada regulatory compliance and safety standards.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Emergency response planning

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Jobbeschreibung

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 lead and make a lasting impact? As aRoadmaster, you’ll own a critical leadership role by overseeing compliance with safety practices, policies and procedures, and guiding a team of dedicated union employees. This role supervises all track operations, maintenance of way and adheres to all Transport Canada regulations. This position offers you the chance to make a significant impact on our organization while advancing your professional growth in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop and implement robust emergency response and seasonal contingency plans to proactively address and minimize service interruptions
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to craft employees, supporting their skill advancement and strengthening overall team performance
• Lead and manage unionized staff in accordance with the Collective Agreement, facilitating resolutions for corrective actions, disputes, and grievances to uphold positive labor relations
• Ensure the successful execution of annual and multi-year capital planning objectives, optimizing resource utilization and project outcomes
• Oversee engineering material management and maintain precise inventory records, ensuring all inspections are accurately captured within the Track Asset Management Systems (TAMS)
• Conduct monthly territory reviews alongside Train and Engine (T&E) personnel to monitor safety compliance, operational efficiency, and workforce engagement.
• Advance initiatives focused on regulatory compliance, service excellence, and sustainability of financial results
• Maintain CPKC’s full compliance with Transport Canada regulatory protocols, safeguarding standards of safety and operational integrity

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum five (5) years’ relevant experience, including two or more years directing teams or complex projects centered on track renewal and maintenance, or an equivalent mix of education and experience
• Well-versed in railway track safety regulations and standards
• Proficient in interpreting and implementing the Maintenance of Way Employees Division (MWED) collective bargaining agreement within daily operations
• Provide emergency response support as part of an on-call rotation, typically every other week, to help maintain continuous 24/7 operations

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

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
• 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).