Track Maintainer/Labourer

Canadian Pacific Railway; Chapleau; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Track Maintainer/Labourer, where no prior railroad experience is necessary! This role offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, maintaining essential railway infrastructure while utilizing technology to ease physical demands. You'll engage in various tasks, including replacing track components and ensuring safety standards are met. With a commitment to employee well-being, this innovative firm offers a competitive benefits package, including a pension plan and fitness subsidies. Be part of a team that values safety and inclusivity while contributing to a vital industry that connects communities across North America.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• A valid driver's license is required; Class 3 license is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain track and surrounding areas using moderate physical labour.
• Replace and repair track components and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Physical Labour

Communication Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Automated Machinery

Job description

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Track Maintainer/Labourer

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

Purpose of the position:

No railroad experience is required! In this position you will maintain the track and surrounding areas using moderate physical labour and technology (automated machinery). We use technology as much as possible to eliminate physical stress on the body. Duties can include replacing and repairing various track components including rails, railway ties, fences and adjusting the alignment and the surface of the track as well as responding to emergencies and track outages.

• Moderate to heavy physical labour on an assigned area of track
• Pulling track spikes
• Applying rail anchor
• Shoveling crushed rock
• Bending & lifting up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
• The work location is outdoors and, therefore, you will be working in all weather conditions (rain, direct sunlight, snow etc)
• Work can be seasonal and employees may be laid off at the end of the work season
• Employees will be called back as needed (and in seniority order) for the next work season

Position requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED
• A valid driver’s license
• A valid Class 3 license, CL4, CL3/Air, CL2, CL1/Air would be considered an asset
• A safety-oriented work ethic supported by experience within the labour industry
• Good written and verbal communication/comprehension skills are essential

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

Medical Requirements:

Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.

• The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
• Criminal history check
• Education verification

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 Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).