Train Conductor

CPKC; Fort Steele; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CPKC is seeking Train Conductors in Fort Steele, BC. This role involves physically demanding outdoor work, operating trains, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. No prior railway experience is required, but candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Medical Benefits

Defined benefit pension

Employee share purchase plans

Paid Training

Qualifications

• Must pass medical and substance testing including marijuana.
• Valid driver's license and high school diploma required.
• Experience with outdoor work and heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operating environment.
• Operate locomotives and communicate with control towers.
• Maintain safety and handle heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety protocols

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

Are you someone who thrives doing physically demanding outdoor work? Do you have experience with shiftwork and are looking for an opportunity that offers great pay, benefits, and career growth? If you are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident with a background in construction, general labor, landscaping, demolition, mechanical components, excavation, roofing, framing, mining, carpentry, ramp agent, wood mills, granaries, farming, agriculture, military, athletics as an athlete or coach, we want to hear from you!

We are currently seeking Train Conductors in Fort Steele, BC. No previous railway experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates with outdoor work experience and various industrial backgrounds, as they have demonstrated exceptional performance in this role.

Fort Steele is a border crossing location you must have a valid Canadian passport (or be able to obtain one) and be able to cross the United States border for work purposes to be considered.

What's in it for you?

Steady and Reliable Paycheck : Earn $85,000-$100,000 in your first-year post qualification

Paid Training : Comprehensive training programs to set you up for success from day one

Health, Dental, and Medical Benefits : Benefits start immediately

Financial Security : Defined benefit pension and employee share purchase plans to help you achieve financial independence

Key Responsibilities :

Work rotating shifts without advance scheduling on a 2-hour call window, covering days, evenings, and nights, in a 24 / 7 operating environment

Operate and communicate by radio with control towers, remote teams, and dispatching centers

Handle and work with locomotives, train cars, air hoses, braking systems, and switches

Lift and pull heavy objects (up to 50 pounds on occasion)

Walk up to 10 km per shift on uneven ground and in varying weather conditions

Maintain a strong focus on safety, ensuring the well-being of self, team, and the public

Ideal Candidate Profile :

Must pass medical and substance testing including marijuana, have a valid driver's license and a high school diploma

Experience with outdoor work, exposed to the elements for 70% of the shift

Previous shiftwork experience, including on-call assignments

Strong determination and drive to start from the ground up and quickly build seniority

Familiarity with heavy equipment and industrial environments

Physical strength to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift

Commitment to safety and willingness to implement safety feedback

Any railway or rail car loading experience is considered an asset

Training :

CPKC provides 16 weeks of paid in-class and field training. All rates are paid for 7 days per week while training. You will earn 80% of the job rate upon starting classroom training $188.23 per day and then 90% of the job rate upon successful completion of the classroom portion (including Part II Exams) $211.76 per day. Earn $85,000-$100,000 in your first year working as a qualified conductor.

About Us :

CPKC is dedicated to ensuring safe and efficient rail freight transportation services. We pride ourselves on providing our employees with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive and grow in their careers.

Apply Now!

Join us and become a key player in an industry that's essential to the economy and infrastructure of Canada. Your next career move starts here!

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)".

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driving license
• Valid Canadian passport or able to obtain one
• Mechanical knowledge is a plus
• No prior experience required
• Ability to work in a construction environment
• Strong attention to detail and safety protocols

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $85,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits : Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

Ability to commute / relocate :

Fort Steele, BC : reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Are you legally able to work in Canada without a work permit? (In order to answer yes to this question, you must be a Canadian citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada)

Education :

Secondary School (required)

Licence / Certification :

Canadian Passport or able to obtain one in the next 30 days (required)

Location :

Fort Steele, BC (preferred)

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