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 valued member of CPKC's Engineering team, the Supervisor Track Inspection plays an essential role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and integrity of the track infrastructure. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards to support seamless and efficient train operations. The successful candidate will bring technical expertise, effective leadership, and a proactive approach to maintaining infrastructure performance, addressing potential risks, and contributing to the overall success of CPKC's rail network.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Deliver regulatory compliance to CPKC safety practices, policies, and procedures, ensuring unionized employees operate in a safe and compliant manner while fostering a culture of workplace safety
Conduct track inspections at required intervals, compile accurate records, and address exceptions through timely corrective actions, mitigating safety risks and ensuring operational reliability
Maintain proper records of the inspections; notes and tracks corrective actions for exceptions
Direct maintenance activities aligned with selective renewal plans for various track components, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of track infrastructure
Set work priorities and objectives daily and makes recommendations to the Roadmaster
Provide on-call support and emergency response on a rotating cycle to support 24/7 operations
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or general equivalency
Valid driver’s license
Over 2 years of hands-on experience working in basic and/or principal track maintenance, particularly in main terminal areas
Minimum of 1 year of experience operating various track machines, with a consistent track record of maximizing productivity and ensuring operational safety
Demonstrates capability to understand and apply relevant track standards and practice circulars
Demonstrates the ability to work safely; has a clean safety/performance record
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: 104653
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 20-30%
of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 5
Job Available to: Internal & External
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