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 Supervisor, Rail Testing, you will lead and oversee contracted ultrasonic rail testing operations to ensure precision, safety, and compliance with industry standards. Your role is critical in analyzing and validating test results that drive essential rail replacement decisions. You will also take track protection and provide proactive safety leadership for contracted employees, fostering a secure and efficient work environment.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Take track protection and strictly adhere to all safety rules to ensure the well-being of all employees
• Lead daily job briefings, plan work activities, and maintain crew safety throughout operations
• Maintain regular communication with the Roadmaster to coordinate and keep Rail Flaw Detection equipment on schedule, meeting production targets
• Perform high-quality work to ensure the safe passage of trains, issuing appropriate protective slow orders in compliance with SPC and Red Book standards
• Be available for on-call duties outside normal business hours and workdays as required.
• Travel and work across the Winnipeg-to-Sudbury territory
• Work on a rotational schedule of 2 weeks ON / 1 week OFF, with travel required to and from the work location

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Valid driver’s license; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) considered an asset
• Previous railroad experience is an asset
• Strong computer proficiency with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with team members and stakeholders

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:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a 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
• Driver’s license verification and driving history

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: 105456
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Northern Ontario wide, Ontario
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 90-100%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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