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:
Come be a part of our growing company! We are looking for a candidate that loves traveling! As a Supervisor Rail Testing you will be working 2 weeks on the road and one week at home. You will work and travel in Alberta and BC (Edmonton to Coutts, Medicine Hat to Kingsgate, Kingsgate to Golden, Medicine hat to Vancouver). Your main priority is to inspect our track with the contracted Rail Flaw Detection equipment. You will then provide daily updates to your team on flaws that were detected. Commercial drivers license and previous railroad experience is an asset for this position.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Perform track protection and abide by all safety rules to ensure everyone goes home safe
Lead job briefings, plan work for the day, ensure safety of crew
Responsible for daily contact with the Roadmaster for collaborative ways to keep rail flaw detection equipment on schedule and hit production target
Perform quality work ensure the safe passage of trains in compliance with the Red Book by issuing the appropriate protective slow orders
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or general equivalency required
Valid driver’s license required
Ability to travel 100% of the time
Required to be on call on a regular basis outside of normal business hours and workdays
High proficiency with computer operations
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:
Medical and Drug Testing
This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company 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
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: 104601
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 90-100%
of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 5
Job Available to: Internal & External
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