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:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Compensation Analyst to join our Total Rewards team. This role will support the administration and analysis of CPKC's compensation programs, ensuring competitive, equitable, and compliant practices across our North American operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with data, and is eager to deepen their expertise in complex compensation structures.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Generate and analyze compensation reports using HRIS systems (e.g. SAP, SuccessFactors) to support decision-making, benchmarking, and compliance.
• Administer CPKC's job evaluation framework, including evaluating new and existing roles, maintaining job descriptions, and ensuring consistency in grading and pay structures
• Support the management of our comprehensive compensation programs, with a focus on learning and contributing to our sophisticated equity plans (including stock options, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Stock Units, and Deferred Share Units)
• Coordinate vendor invoices for compensation-related services (e.g., survey providers, consultants) and liaise with Accounts Payable for timely processing and reconciliation
• Participate in market salary surveys, benchmarking studies and annual compensation planning cycles
• Assist with ad-hoc projects, such as pay equity analysis, incentive program reviews and regulatory reporting
• Ensure compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations across Canada, the US, and Mexico

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or HR analytics (railroad or transportation industry experience is an asset but not required)
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or progress toward certification is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, IF Statements, pivot tables); experience with HRIS systems and data visualization tools is a plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with HR partners, finance teams, and external vendors

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: 

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: 105792
• Department: Human Resources
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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