Top Lift Operator

Canadian Pacific Railway; Pitt Meadows; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Fitness subsidy

Job summary

CPKC is hiring full-time Top Lift Operators to support safe and efficient container movement at its Intermodal facility. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, stacking, and organizing containers in a rail yard, with a strong emphasis on safety and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, ability to pass safety-related exams and read English instructions, and willingness to work all shifts, including nights,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to pass required written examinations and read safety instructions in English.
• Safety-minded, able to work in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Availability to work all shift types, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate Top lift equipment to load/unload shipping containers safely.
• Stack and organize containers within the intermodal yard.
• Attend daily briefings and complete tasks per priorities.
• Conduct inspections and report damage or safety concerns.
• Assist with placement/removal of Inter-Box Connectors (IBCs).
• Maintain compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Support yard operations to keep work areas organized and safe.
• Communicate with supervisors and team members to ensure efficient workflow.

Education

High school diploma or GED

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:

CPKC is hiring full-time Top Lift Operators to support the safe and efficient movement of domestic and international containers at its Intermodal facility. In this role, operators are responsible for loading, unloading, stacking, and organizing shipping containers within a rail yard environment. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment while supporting the efficient flow of intermodal operations.

Positions and Pay Rates Hourly at 100%:

Utility/Groundsperson $33.46

Driver Car Compound $30.90

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operate Top lift equipment to safely and efficiently load and unload shipping containers from rail cars and tractor-trailers
• Stack, organize, and reposition shipping containers within the intermodal yard to support operational requirements
• Attend daily job briefings and complete assigned tasks in accordance with operational priorities
• Conduct visual inspections of intermodal equipment and containers, identifying and reporting any damage, defects, or safety concerns
• Assist with the placement and removal of Inter-Box Connectors (IBCs) as required
• Maintain compliance with all company safety policies, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Support yard operations by ensuring equipment and work areas remain organized and safe
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, equipment operators, and team members to ensure efficient workflow and safe operations

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass the required written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, rules, regulations and other written or printed material in English
• Strong safety mindset, this is a safety-sensitive position within an environment of heavy equipment and constant flow of traffic
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions

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).

• Department: Network & Capacity Management
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union