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:
As a member of CPKC's Engineering team performing preventative, corrective maintenance and repairs on company track structures. Track Maintainers operate in a high production environment performing physical labour to build and maintain tracks and manage right of way maintenance. This is a local position and does not require travel.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Physical labour may vary from moderate to heavy, bending & lifting to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Replacing and repairing various track defects, installing railway ties, and fences
Handling equipment and materials like ballast, shovels, track spikes and rail anchors
Adjusting the alignment and the surface of the track
Clearing brush and debris, maintaining drainage, and ensuring safety along the tracks
Responding to emergencies and track outages
Operating company vehicles on as need basis
Employees must always remain focused and be willing to work in a team environment
This position works shifts; start times are set on a weekly basis and may change daily if required. Daily work shifts can start at any time, night or day
Work can be seasonal, and employees may be laid off at the end of the work season. Employees will be called back as needed (and in seniority order) for the next work season
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or general equivalency
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver’s license required: Commercial driver’s license would be considered an asset
Required to work assigned shift work in a 24/7 operating environment
Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio)
Required to operate within strict safety standards and established work rules to effectively complete tasks
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee Share Purchase 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
Driver’s license verification and driving history
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: 104599
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Union
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 0-10%
of Positions: 3
Compensation Rate: $30.48 per hour
Job Available to: Internal & External
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