Yardmaster

Canadian Pacific Railway; Shreveport, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking a Yardmaster to coordinate and oversee daily terminal activities. The role involves planning railcar processing, communicating with other railroads for clearances, and ensuring safety and compliance in yard operations.

The Yardmaster will manage multiple switch crews, assist in train builds, and maintain accurate yard records while adapting to rotating shifts and a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Railway experience with Conductor/Engineer certification preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate well with others.
• Proficient in Excel and able to lead in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Knowledge of bargaining agreements used within yard operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily yard operations.
• Plan and execute railcar processing and classification.
• Communicate with other railroads to obtain clearance to operate.
• Ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations.
• Direct multiple switch crews and coordinate safe train movements in yard.
• Maintain records pertaining to yard operations.

Skills

Railway experience

Conductor/Engineer certification

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Shift flexibility

Leadership in fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Conductor/Engineer Certification

Job description

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:

The purpose of the Yardmaster position is to coordinate and oversee daily operational activities in the terminal

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Plan and execute railcar processing and classification through hump and operations
• Communicate with other railroads to obtain clearance to operate over tracks in a prompt and safe manner
• Comply with all federal rules and regulations
• Directly manager multiple switch crews, make up train builds and coordinate safe train movements within yard
• Maintain records pertaining to yard operations

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Previous railway experience (Conductor/Engineer Certification preferred)
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate well with others
• Excel and lead in a fast paced, demanding environment
• Knowledge of bargaining agreements used within the operation on the yard
• Must be flexible with scheduling (Rotating shifts that can require days/nights/weekends)

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plansi>
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy

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.

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Driver’s license verification and driving history

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).