Field Placement Coordinator

CPKC; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC invites applications for a Field Placement Coordinator to mentor and coach Conductor Trainees in the field. The role focuses on translating classroom training to practical on‑the‑job performance, while ensuring safety and adherence to operating rules across multiple locations.

You will collaborate with management and trainers to monitor progress and deliver formal evaluations. Responsibilities include coordinating trainee schedules, conducting evaluations, and delivering safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong knowledge of Operating Rules, Air brake, Mechanical Rules, territory and work assignments.
• CPKC Certified Conductor Coach preferred.
• 5 years of CPKC experience in Running Trades preferred.
• Experience in public speaking, presentation, group leadership, planning and organizing.
• Ability to instruct Conductor Trainee knowledge and skills.
• Commitment to safety and training.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Available for 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Schedule trainees on assignments per location templates and ensure they are called by CMC.
• Submit weekly reports on trainees, assignments, and exceptions.
• Ride with trainees to monitor progress and submit written evaluations.
• Review evaluations and take corrective actions as needed.
• Provide feedback on operating rules, air brakes, mechanical rules, and devices.
• Advise on policies and safety expectations to guide behavior and decisions.
• Conduct job previews and Family Night interviews, and make hiring recommendations.
• Present 4-hour mark-up sessions to new hires reviewing expectations and tools.
• Identify and implement process improvements to exceed QA targets.
• Conduct monthly proficiency testing (CAMS) and safety meetings (min 5 per month).
• Present annual FOPS safety roll-out for Train & Engine employees.
• Coordinate orientation and schedules for conductor transfers to new territories.
• Assist Trainmaster with check rides for Conductor Certification.

Skills

Public speaking

Team leadership

Planning and organizing

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• CPKC Certified Conductor Coach preferred

Posting Start Date: 10/16/26 Join CPK, 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:

The Field Placement Coordinator are accountable for facilitating CPKC new hire Conductor Trainee program in the field by mentoring and coaching new hires on the skills and knowledge learned in classroom setting also to evaluate new hire Conductor Trainee on their knowledge, skills, and performance.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Schedule the trainees on assignments as per the template for each location and ensure they are called by CMC
• Submit a report each week to the local Manager as the number of trainees on the territory, assignments covered and any exceptions
• Ride with each trainee a minimum of two/three times to monitor progress and submit formal written evaluations for each ride
• Ride with each trainee a minimum of two/three times to monitor progress and submit formal written evaluations for each ride
• Review each evaluation submitted by the conductor coaches. If any exception is noted, take immediate action to correct
• Provide feedback and coaching as required regarding operating rules/changes, air break handling, mechanical rules and electronic devices
• Advise individuals on company policies, practices, and expectations to guide their behavior and decisions related to health and safety, quality of operations, and quality of outputs
• Provide job specific information to applicants at job previews and Family Night; conduct interviews and provide recommendations regarding hiring decisions
• Ride with each trainee after the last week of classroom training to qualify them on the job and submit a written formal evaluation; send a copy of each formal evaluation to the trainee’s Manager
• Present 4 hour “mark‑up” meeting to new hires to review job expectations, resources and tools for successful transition
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements to achieve and exceed quality assurance targets
• Conduct and document monthly proficiency testing (CAMS)
• Perform a minimum of 5 safety meetings per month
• Present a 4-hour FOPS safety roll‑out class annually for all Train & Engine employees
• Facilitate orientation and coordinate schedules for all conductor transfers/boomers for new territories
• Assist Trainmaster in performing check rides for Conductor Certification

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Strong knowledge of Operating Rules, Air brake, Mechanical Rules, territory and work assignments
• CPKC Certified Conductor Coach preferred
• 5 years of CPKC experience in Running Trades preferred
• Experience in the area of public speaking, presentation, group leadership, planning and organizing either in professional or volunteer work as asset
• Ability to effectively instruct the necessary knowledge and skills associated with Conductor Trainee position
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and training
• Demonstrated effective communication and listening skills
• Ability to effectively interact across functions and with person at all levels within CPKC
• Available for 24/7 operation

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety critical position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Social Security Number verification

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).

• Req ID: 106609
• Department: Operations Southern Region
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External