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 motivated Summer Student to join our Data Science Team. In this hands-on role, you will contribute to real-world projects by cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data, and supporting the development of predictive models. This internship is a unique opportunity for students interested in data science to expand their technical skills and gain practical experience in a professional setting.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications and services under the guidance of senior engineers
• Contribute to cloud automation scripts, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving issues in our cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing sessions
• Support the evaluation and adoption of new cloud tools and technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions
• Stay current on cloud trends and best practices

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with programming languages for data analysis (e.g., Python, R)
• Basic understanding of statistics, probability, and data analysis concepts
• Experience with data manipulation and visualization libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, matplotlib, seaborn) is an asset
• Eagerness to learn, a curious mindset, and strong problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Onsite Gym
• Free Parking

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: 105768
• Department: Information Services & Network Service Centre (NSC)
• Job Type: Co-op
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: External

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