Finance & Accounting Co-Op

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

CPKC are hiring a student for a 6-month term, starting in January 2025. The Co-Op program will give you an opportunity to gain large public-company experience with a culture committed to success and development. You will collaborate on projects that require detailed analytical review, and progress real-time business and process improvements. The job requires an aptitude for data mining, analytics, problem solving and a drive for collaboration.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Financial Planning

• Prepare monthly revenue, expense and/or capital forecasts
• Prepare reports and complete ad hoc analysis, including variance analysis
• Support financial planning projects including process improvement, information technology enhancements, etc.

Accounting

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prepare financial analysis on monthly and quarterly data
• Perform other month end closing responsibilities and related reporting

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Enrolled in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or Economics program with an accredited institution, preferably students going into their third (3) or fourth (4) year
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Excel
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Manage expectations and prioritize work-based requirements
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform critical self-reviews
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to use Best Practice to achieve departmental goals

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:       

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Driver’s License verification and/or last 3 years of driving history if a requirement of the position
• Background checks that may included 7 years of employment history and Social Security number verification

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.

For our US 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 Colour (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: 103421

Department: Finance & Accounting

Job Type: Co-op

Position Type: Non-Union

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Country: Canada

% of Travel: None

# of Positions: 1

Job Grade:

Compensation Rate: $26.15 - 27.70 per hour

Job Available to: Internal & External