Job Description

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:

Promote and provide oversight of safe work practices and high-level performance of operating crews for a given territory and improve operating ability of Locomotive Engineers. Act as a primary source of information and technology in certification and new train handling techniques for Locomotive Engineers. Provide leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, efficiency and financial metrics.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead engineer performance and rules compliance
• Performs the annual check rides and efficiency testing as the need arises by regulations
• Files written reports on engineer performance; Provide vital training for employees previously pulled from service for rules violations and/or have displayed below standard performance
• Handle daily operating issues when identified to ensure compliance with Operating Plan, Local Service Operating Plan and customer requirements
• Train and develop student engineers until they become qualified engineers and provide continuing development opportunities for expert engineers
• Certify engineers in line with regulations and Company policies
• Assist other employees with efficiency testing training requirements and compliance
• Maintain certification, qualifications and a pool of qualified engineers to operate on foreign roads over detour routes and other emergent conditions
• Investigate safety, rules and policy failures complete with corrective action plans
• Provide experienced analysis of downloads for train handling exceptions and incidents
• Maintain up to date and complete familiarity with relevant regulations Book of Rules; FRA/AAR/TSB regulations etc. as applicable) regarding condemnable locomotive criteria, dimensional loads, TIH’s etc
• Assist with selection on new hires
• Serve as an “extra” Trainmaster at catastrophic events - coordinate crews, lead with other areas for recovery as the need arises
• Conduct efficiency tests, train rides and safety-related activities to support a safe, efficient operation and ensure the application of CPKC’s safety practices, policies and procedures
• Investigate safety rules and policy failures and respond and act on safety, health and environmental related incidents, identify cause, implement or recommend corrective actions or action plans
• Conduct investigations in accordance with labor agreements, policies, etc

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience (or as required by regulations) as a qualified and practicing locomotive engineer 
• Proven understanding of railroad operating rules and regulations e.g. special loads, TIH, hours of work, locomotive standards
• Solid understanding of railway operations; Knowledge of company policies, procedures and practices and their application
• Solid understanding of CPKC systems: (NEXUS, TYES, FTO, CMA)
• Rules qualified – GCOR
• Must have the ability to cross the border for work purposes and possess a valid passport/pass card or enhanced driver's license
• Management/supervisory experience preferred
• Set up and supervise efficiency tests
• Apply new IT applications as required; Apply current and new railway technologies
• Ability to effectively communicate in a way that will be understood readily by all employees
• Possess and apply leadership practices in accordance with what we value
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers
• Ability to coach, mentor and train engineers and students
• Willing to be available as required on a 7X24 basis
• Ability to understand and work with collective agreements and other applicable regulations
• Demonstrate integrity in interacting with various partners
• Ability to perform under pressure and adapt to change
• Strong self-motivation and ability to make decisions within limits of authority
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues

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 position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated 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
• Social Security Number verification

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: 104349
• Department: Operations Southern Region
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Glenwood, Minnesota
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 50-60%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Compensation Rate:
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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