Signals & Communications Operations Leader

Canadian Pacific Railway; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee stock plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking an Assistant Director of Signals & Communications Operations in Fargo, ND. You will lead both union and salaried S&C staff, overseeing testing, planning, inventory, and apprenticeship supervision to support safe, continuous train operations.

The role requires a strong engineering background, extensive leadership experience, and fluency with S&C standards and MS Office. Location flexibility is offered, with an emphasis on on-site leadership in the Fargo area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience in signal systems construction, testing, and maintenance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; proficient with MS Office.
• Knowledge of Red Book standards and approved signal plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage union and salaried Signals & Communications personnel.
• Oversee testing, planning, material management, and inventory control.
• Develop maintenance and construction plans meeting S&C standards.
• Ensure safe, reliable, 24/7 operation of trains within budgets.
• Optimize workforce using the collective agreement; draft scopes of work.
• Provide mentorship to S&C supervisors and tradespeople.
• Oversee apprenticeship program and staff development.
• Ensure compliance with CPKC standards and procedures.
• Respond to emergencies to minimize service disruptions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Signal systems

Project management

Microsoft Excel/Word

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPKC Red Book standards

Job description

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking an Assistant Director of Signals & Communications Operations in Fargo, ND. You will lead both union and salaried S&C staff, overseeing testing, planning, inventory, and apprenticeship supervision to support safe, continuous train operations.

The role requires a strong engineering background, extensive leadership experience, and fluency with S&C standards and MS Office. Location flexibility is offered, with an emphasis on on-site leadership in the Fargo area.