Supervisor Track Inspector

Canadian Pacific Railway; Dryden; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Canadian Pacific Railway as a Supervisor, Track Inspection, in Dryden, Ontario. This role is crucial for maintaining the safety and integrity of the railway's track infrastructure across a designated territory. With responsibilities that include overseeing compliance with safety regulations, conducting track inspections, and managing maintenance operations, successful candidates will bring technical expertise along with strong leadership skills. CPKC values diversity, accountability, and offers a competitive benefits package as you embark on your railway career.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of hands-on experience in basic and/or principal track maintenance.
• Experience as a Foreman or Supervisor managing large work crews.
• Proficiency in interpreting and applying track standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety of track infrastructure.
• Conduct regular track inspections and record-maintaining.
• Direct and set priorities for maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Track Inspection

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency

Job description

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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 valued member of CPKC's Engineering team, the Supervisor, Track Inspection (Inspector) plays an essential role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and integrity of the track infrastructure within a designated geographic territory. This position is responsible for delivering efficient engineering services and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards to support seamless and efficient train operations. The successful candidate will bring technical expertise, effective leadership, and a proactive approach to maintaining infrastructure performance, addressing potential risks, and contributing to the overall success of CPKC's rail network.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Deliver and maintain regulatory compliance across a designated geographic territory, as required by federal and industry regulations, ensuring a safe and reliable infrastructure for train operations
• Enforce adherence to CPKC safety practices, policies, and procedures, ensuring unionized employees operate in a safe and compliant manner while fostering a culture of workplace safety
• Conduct track inspections at required intervals, compiled accurate records, and addressed exceptions through timely corrective actions, mitigating safety risks and ensuring operational reliability
• Verify that all maintenance performed within the assigned territory adhered to current standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring track safety for authorized train speeds or initiating protective measures when necessary
• Direct maintenance activities aligned with selective renewal plans for various track components, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of track infrastructure
• Set daily work priorities and objectives for unionized crews, making recommendations to the Roadmaster for strategic planning and ensuring efficient resource allocation
• Provide on-call support and response on a rotational basis to manage incidents and emergencies, maintaining continuous 24/7 operations and effectively addressing urgent situations

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Over 2 years of hands-on experience working in basic and/or principal track maintenance, particularly in main terminal areas
• Over 2 years of experience as a Foreman or Supervisor, successfully managing and leading large work crews in the execution of complex track maintenance and repair projects
• 1-2 years years of experience operating various track machines, with a consistent track record of maximizing productivity and ensuring operational safety.
• Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting and applying relevant track standards and practice circulars to maintain safety, efficiency, and compliance in railway 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).

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Dryden, Ontario
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 50-60%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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Location:

Dryden, ON, CA, P8N 2Z3 Kenora, ON, CA, P9N 1B1