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 CPKC Field Technician is a pivotal role, where you'll leverage your hands-on locomotive expertise to troubleshoot, implement upgrades, and train shop employees on the latest technology and reliability best practices. You’ll partner closely with facility management, helping to shape the future of locomotive maintenance by facilitating on-the-job training, supporting apprentice programs, and driving proactive reliability initiatives. It is a dynamic work environment with travel opportunities, direct involvement in modernization pilots, and the chance to make a lasting impact on fleet performance and operational excellence.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Support the implementation of proactive and predictive running and overhaul fleet maintenance strategies and fleet reliability improvement programs for all critical locomotive subsystems through the use of hands-on knowledge and experience
Distribute communications and technical instructions (work scopes, technical tips, quality alerts and other bulletins) for new maintenance policies, reliability improvement programs and other modifications
Audit shop compliance of documented work scopes, maintenance policies and processes for all fleets, programs and component repairs
Assist & provide feedback to the management team and craft employees on locomotive troubleshooting and repair strategies
Offer overall technical support at the facility for all locomotive fleets and systems, including positive train control (PTC), remote control locomotive (RCL) and as required be available to assist other facilities with issues that need immediate attention
Provide the mechanical shop with technical, on-site support and training as required for program implementation and/or new technology
Evaluate new locomotive technologies to support locomotive reliability
Work with Train and Engine (T&E) operations when locomotive problems arise & “operator error” is identified during the drill down
Provide guidance on locomotive modifications and upgrades as well as troubleshooting and operation testing
Support and provide feedback to reliability team on failure trends and on locomotive modifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a high school diploma or general equivalency
10 years’ field experience in locomotive maintenance on General Electric (GE) and Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) locomotive fleets
Field experience on North American electrical and mechanical locomotive maintenance
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and SAP plant maintenance
Strong coaching skills
Bilingual, with the ability to communicate both written and verbally in English and French
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 critical/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 provided, 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: 105253
Department: Mechanical Loco
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 10-20%
of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 5
Job Available to: Internal & External
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