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 Manager, Tamper Training, will ensure that tamper operators on the assigned territory are trained and qualified to safely operate tamper (various models) and that there are sufficient qualified operators to meet tamper operator demands. Document, Process and track qualification/disqualification of engineering employees. This role can be based across the CPKC Western Canadian territory and will be determined based on the successful candidate* POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Leads all aspects of mentors assigned to assist in the qualifications process of tamper operators Arranges and conducts field on-the-job training of tamper operators which includes the review of Field Guides, Operator's Manuals, Preventive Maintenance Guides and Lock-out Tag-out Coordinates additional training for tamper operators with the Technical Training group Identifies and consults in the development and implementation of new training initiatives Ensures that training and qualification records can support the objective of ensuring all tamper operators are qualified before positions are awarded through LMS Investigates failures or damage to machines or equipment as required and recommends remedial action including disqualification of tamper operators Owns the bulletin awards process for Production, including the awarding of machine operators’ positions Ensures safe practices, as recommended by machine manufacturers and/or CPKC regulations, are adhered to Coordinates the collective agreement in all areas of their responsibility POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent experience Ten years’ experience in Production Crews with proven track record in Group 1 or Special Group Machine Operator Valid driver’s license Proficient knowledge & understanding of engineering field operations and production crews, tamping equipment operation and safety procedures Canadian Rail Operating Rules qualified Knowledge / understanding of Collect Bargaining Agreement related to qualification / disqualification of position 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: 104520 Department: Engineering Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Non-Union Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Country: Canada % of Travel: 50-60% # of Positions: 1 Job Grade: 5 Job Available to: Internal & External #LI-ONSITE #LI-KD1
