Track Labourer

Canadian Pacific Railway; Chapleau; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading railway company as a track labourer where you will be vital in maintaining and repairing railway tracks. This position offers a unique opportunity for individuals seeking a career in the railroad industry, with flexible benefits and support for diversity and inclusion. No prior experience is necessary, making it an ideal entry point into the industry.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to travel and work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Replace and repair various track defects and maintain railway tracks.
• Utilize hand tools and clear brush and debris for safety.
• Respond to emergencies and operate company vehicles.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Capacity to lift 50lbs or greater

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency

Tools

Hand tools (shovels, axes, hammers, etc.)

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:

A track labourer in the railroad industry plays a vital role in the maintenance, repair, and construction of railway tracks to ensure safe and efficient train operations. No previous railroad experience is required! In this role, you will safely maintain the physical railway track within a specific territory, following the guidelines set forth by Transport Canada and CPKC.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Replace and repair various track defects, install railway ties, and spikes
• Utilize hand tools (shovels, axes, hammers, etc.)
• Clear brush and debris, maintaining drainage, and ensuring safety along the tracks
• Respond to emergencies and track outages
• Operate company vehicles when needed
• Stand, lift, squat for long periods and the ability to lift 50lbs or greater
• Work shifts and start times are set on a weekly basis and may change daily if required, daily work shifts can start at any time, night or day

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Previous outdoor work experience in all weather conditions (rain, direct sunlight, snow etc.)
• Ability to travel
• Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio)
• Must be able to pass the required physical job tasks for the job position, written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, read and understand operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English

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).