Locomotive Distributor

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 the Locomotive Distributor you will manage the day-to-day locomotive fleet distribution and allocations for an assigned territory within the Operations Centre (Canada) that supports the Operating Plan and Bulk Operating Plan, while meeting maintenance schedule and maximizing customer commitments and satisfaction thought efficient utilization. Please be advised that this position will require you to work 12hr shifts

 POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Allocate locomotive fleet on a day-to-day basis for an assigned territory that supports the Operating Plan and Bulk Operating Plan
• Ensure locomotive maintenance schedules are met
• Plan bad order enroute and overdue schedule maintenance locomotives to the assigned shop
• Communicate daily locomotive plans via Locomotive Management and Planning (LMP), Standard Operating Practice (SOP) and any other means necessary
• Ensure productivity levels are maximized by the efficient assignment of available fleet to plan and that locomotive consists meet the Operation Plan (OP) locomotive profile
• Enter all data in a timely manner into locomotive management systems and ensure the integrity of the data
• Enter order/supply variance data into NEXUS
• Ensure accurate tracking of all foreign and offline locomotive usage by CPKC and connecting carriers
• Ensure that other distribution demands, as directed by Director Locomotive Distribution and/or Superintendents, are met

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent industry knowledge
• Experience with CPKC is required, positions within Mechanical services, Operations, Transportation or the Transportation industry
• Geographic and/or commercial knowledge of CPKC system
• Knowledge of applicable Transport Canada and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulation relating to train service would be an asset
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong technical abilities in regard to corporate operating systems/applications Nexus, Thoroughbred Yard Enterprise System (TYES), Thoroughbred Yard Enterprise System (CTC)
• Ability to cope with stress and continue to deal effectively in emergent situations
• Strong leadership skills and ability to function as part of a team
• Required to work shift work, 24/7 365 days per year

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Sales incentive plan
• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references

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: 105059
• Department: Network Operations
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Available to: Internal

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