CPKC
About CPKC
CPKC is the only truly North American railway, moving essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
We are drawing on our strong foundations and heritage to create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network.
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 you to be vigilant about the safety of yourself and those around you.
You must be prepared for unscheduled shift work, being away from home for extended periods of time and working outdoors in all types of weather.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work in either train or yard service depending on seniority.
- Carry out specific instructions detailing a train’s route and specific movements.
- Coordinate the switching of cars, including coupling and uncoupling cars and lifting out coupling device.
- Observe, interpret, and relay signals and other indications affecting movement of train.
- Signal crew members for movement of the engine or train using specific signals, or radio to indicate when to start, stop, back-up, set or release air brakes.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of and follow General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), general orders and bulletins.
- Provide flag protection and relay signals to trains in an emergency situation.
- Move on and off moving or stationary equipment.
- Fill out forms including train orders and switch lists and prepare clear and legible reports.
- Handle emergency situations and operate fire extinguishers as well as be able to apply first aid techniques.
Career Growth Opportunities:
Joining CPKC as a conductor can lead to career growth as a Yard Foreperson, Locomotive Engineer or management.
What CPKC Has to Offer:
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
- Part-time Studies Program
Training and Medical Requirements:
CPKC provides 16 weeks of paid in-class and field training.
Providing you with a solid understanding of our safety practices, rules and operations.
You will earn 80% of the job rate upon starting classroom training $188.23 per day and then 90% of the job rate upon successful completion of the classroom portion (including Part II Exams) $211.76 per day.
Earn $85,000 in your first year working as a qualified conductor.
Medical Clearance:
Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC.
As this position is considered safety critical, successful candidates are required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision (including accurate colour vision), hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment.
Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required.
Background Investigations:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
- Criminal history check
- Education verification
- Driver’s License Verification