Senior Regulatory & Compliance Advisor

CPKC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CPKC as a Senior Regulatory & Compliance Advisor, where you'll play a key role in ensuring safety and security regulatory compliance across operations in North America. You'll collaborate with stakeholders and represent the company in various regulatory forums, ensuring all operations meet compliance standards while optimizing efficiency. Bring your regulatory expertise and commitment to safety to help drive progress at CPKC.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive pension and/or retirement plans

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Part-time Studies Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in regulatory, compliance, governance, legal or risk management.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions with analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal departments and regulatory agencies on compliance matters.
• Research and prepare responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Provide regulatory support to stakeholders in the U.S. and Canada.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

University degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

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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:

Reporting to the Manager, Regulatory Affairs, the Senior Regulatory & Compliance Advisor will advise and support the business operations across U.S. & Canada on safety and security regulatory requirements so CPKC can meet regulatory compliance while mitigating impacts to Operations. This will include working with various internal and external stakeholders, including operations managers, field personnel, government, and regulatory agencies to respond to inquiries and oversight.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Liaise between various CPKC internal departments (Train Operations & Dispatching; Engineering; Mechanical) and federal government/regulatory agencies in the U.S. and Canada to respond to regulatory matters, including accident investigations and regulatory findings, such as violations, safety advisories, and letters of non-compliance within deadlines
• Research and prepare written responses to regulatory agencies that support CPKC’s commitment to meet regulatory compliance
• Coordinate assigned regulatory responses, so filings, deadlines, and retention requirements are met
• Provide regulatory support to internal stakeholders on existing safety and security regulations in the U.S. and Canada including: U.S: 49 Code of Federal Regulations Transportation (Sections 200-299 Federal Railroad Administration; 800-899 National Transportation Safety Board; 1500-1699 Transportation Security Administration); Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and in Canada: Regulations and rules under the Railway Safety Act, Transportation Safety Board Act and Part II of the Canada Labour Code
• Perform scheduled and ad hoc reporting for CPKC internal stakeholders
• Identify areas for improvement within the department’s documentation management process to optimize efficiency and consistency
• Represent CPKC in various regulatory forums and industry associations/committees to understand and influence emerging regulatory requirements related to safety, security and operations
• Represent CPKC with federal regulatory agencies (e.g. Department of Transportation/Federal Railroad Administration; OSHA; Department of Homeland Security/Transportation Security Administration; Transport Canada; Employment and Social Development Canada; Transportation Safety Board of Canada) and industry associations/committees
• Ensure the Opportunity Pipeline is deep and robust with revenue growth opportunities
• Manage multiple large projects with extended sales cycle
• Build and mentor an outstanding sales organization and growth culture
• Work closely with our operating and asset management team to ensure execution on transportation service
• Exemplifies CPKC Vision, Values, and Culture in each and every interaction with team, clients, and other partners
  
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree required
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a role that focuses on regulatory, compliance, governance, legal, or risk management within the transportation, manufacturing, or logistics industries
• Ability to use judgment and discernment to solve problems and make practical decisions
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail
• Knowledge of MS Office suite (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel), experience with Excel should include data organization, analysis, and visualization (creating formulas, utilizing functions, generating charts, and managing spreadsheets)
• Team player with ability to collaborate with others, including peers and internal and external parties
• Ability to work independently and effectively handle high volumes of work within tight timelines
• Ability to travel between the US and Canada, valid passport holder
  
  

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
• Part-time Studies Program
  
  

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Testing

This position is subject to a negative company drug test.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Passport verification
• 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: 104544
• Department: Strategic Planning & Corporate Services
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Compensation Rate: $90,000-105,000 base salary
• Job Available to: Internal

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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