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:

Join our Organizational Development (OD) team as summer student and gain hands‑on experience across OD, Data Analytics, and Employee Relations. You'll work with leading HR tools like Qualtrics, SharePoint, and LinkedIn Learning while supporting projects that strengthen workforce experience and organizational effectiveness. Build skills in communication, project management, and data-driven decision-making as you support the HR Strategy & Integration team and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization. Apply now and make an impact this summer! The role will be from May-August.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support leadership development workshops by managing participant lists, materials, and logistics
• Research and map LinkedIn Learning content to support learning and development needs
• Contribute to the refresh of New Hire Onboarding sessions
• Review and recommend improvements to internal SharePoint content and layout
• Provide administrative support including inbox management and process documentation
• Assist with survey design, administration, and reporting in Qualtrics, including onboarding and exit surveys
• Update LinkedIn Learning dashboards and analyze engagement and usage trends
• Perform routine master data reviews and prepare weekly HR reports
• Support policy inventory tracking, cleanup, and file maintenance

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Enrolled in or completed a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SharePoint
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts and applications
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel pivot tables) is a plus
• Basic knowledge or interest in HR topics like onboarding, diversity, inclusion, and L&D
• Experience with LinkedIn Learning or similar training platforms is an asset but not required
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Broad exposure to an enterprise level transportation company
• Mentoring and coaching from industry leaders
• Opportunities for full-time employment post-graduation

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing [CAN SC AND SS ONLY]

This is a [safety critical/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

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: 105695
• Department: Human Resources
• Job Type: Summer Student
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade:
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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