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 Track Evaluation Car Department CO-OP Student, you will collaborate with seasoned engineers to support the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of advanced rail inspection equipment. In this dynamic, hands-on role, you’ll travel extensively across North America, directly contributing to the safety, integrity, and quality of our rail infrastructure.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support quality assurance and control processes
• Monitor track recording systems and data collection tools
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems
• Assist with data processing and archiving
• Learn how railway engineering works—on the ground and in motion

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering at an accredited institution
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for data analysis and practical technical tasks
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Possess a valid driver’s license and passport with eligibility to travel throughout Canada and the U.S.
• Willingness to travel 100% of the time (all expenses covered)

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: 105470
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Co-op
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 90-100%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Students

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