Track Supervisor

Canadian Pacific Railway; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway (CPKC) is seeking a Track Supervisor to lead safety‑critical inspections, oversee track maintenance, and ensure regulatory compliance across our rail network. You will coordinate with teams, prioritize daily work, and apply standards to maintain reliability and performance of the track infrastructure.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and hands‑on experience in track maintenance with machines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to interpret and apply track standards and procedures.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance with safety practices and procedures.
• Oversee scheduled track inspections and address safety hazards.
• Direct maintenance activities and renewal plans for track components.
• Set daily work priorities and coordinate with the Roadmaster.
• Provide on-call support and emergency response for 24/7 operations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Track machines

Inspection equipment

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:

As a valued member of CPKC's Engineering team, the Track Supervisor plays an essential role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and integrity of the track infrastructure. This position is responsible for 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:

• Ensure regulatory compliance with CPKC safety practices, policies, and procedures, ensuring unionized employees operate in a safe and compliant manner
• Oversee scheduled track inspections at required intervals, identifying potential safety hazards and promptly addressing exceptions through corrective actions
• Promote a culture of workplace safety by compiling and maintaining inspection records, reports, and documentation to reduce safety risks and enhance operational reliability
• Direct maintenance activities in alignment with selective renewal plans for various track components, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of track infrastructure
• Establish daily work priorities and objectives and make recommendations to the Roadmaster
• Provide on-call support and emergency response on a rotating cycle to support 24/7 operations

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver's license
• 2+ years of hands-on experience working in basic and/or principal track maintenance, particularly in main terminal areas
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating various track machines, with a consistent track record of maximizing productivity and ensuring operational safety
• Strong ability to interpret and apply relevant track standards and practice circulars
• Proven commitment to working safely and adhering to established safety procedures

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).