Train Conductor

CPKC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CPKC as a Train Conductor, a vital role in the railway industry. This position involves working outdoors, ensuring safety, and managing train operations. With a competitive salary and a $5,000 signing bonus, CPKC offers a pathway to career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible, competitive benefits and pension plans

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Part-time Studies Program

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Strong communication skills, including radio instructions.
• Pass physical and written assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in switching rail cars and making or splitting up trains.
• Follow instructions for train routes and movements.
• Adhere to operating rules and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Train Conductor role at CPKC.

CPKC is hiring for May 2025 with a $5,000 signing bonus for new hires.

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

The conductor position is a foundational role in the railway and operates within the framework of the union agreement. A conductor works as a member of a train crew that assists in switching rail cars, making or splitting up trains in rail yards, or moving rail cars between rail yards. This position requires vigilance about safety and being prepared for unscheduled shift work, extended periods away from home, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Joining CPKC as a conductor can lead to career growth as a Yard Foreperson, Locomotive Engineer, or management.

Position Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding work such as walking up to 10 km daily on uneven ground, climbing, and lifting objects up to 80 pounds.
• Work unscheduled shifts in a 24/7 environment, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Report to work within a two-hour call window after rest periods.
• Excellent focus, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication skills, including radio instructions.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Pass physical and written assessments, understand safety instructions, operating rules, and regulations in English.
• Minimum 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and Canadian passport (entry/re-entry to the U.S. required).

Position Accountabilities

• Work in train or yard service based on seniority.
• Follow instructions for train routes and movements.
• Coordinate switching, coupling, and uncoupling cars.
• Interpret signals and relay instructions for train movement.
• Operate signals and relay communications, including emergency protocols.
• Adhere to operating rules and safety procedures.
• Handle emergency situations, including fire safety and first aid.

What CPKC Offers

• Flexible, competitive benefits and pension plans.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Annual Fitness Subsidy.
• Part-time Studies Program.

Additional Information

Training

16 weeks of paid training covering safety, rules, and operations. Starting pay is 80% of the job rate during classroom training, increasing to 90% upon completion, with an earning potential of $85,000 in the first year.

Medical Requirements

Pre-employment medical including physical, vision, hearing, drug, and alcohol assessments. Ongoing drug testing during training is required.

Background Checks

• Criminal history, education, driver’s license, and passport verification.

CPKC is committed to employment equity and encourages diverse candidates to apply. Accommodations are available upon request. All information is managed per PIPEDA.