Supervisor Track Inspection

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 Track Inspection, you will ensure safe, reliable track infrastructure and efficient engineering services on the geographic territory to permit the safe and efficient train operations.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure the application of CPKC safety practices, policies and procedures by unionized employees
• Deliver regulatory compliance for respective geographic territory as required under regulation to ensure safe, compliant infrastructure is maintained
• Inspect track at required intervals and maintains accurate records of the inspections; notes and conduct corrective actions for exceptions
• Set work priorities and objectives daily and makes recommendations to the Roadmaster
• Ensure that all maintenance performed on the assigned territory aligns with current standards; confirms that track is safe for authorized train speeds or protected; accordingly, prioritizes and manages the selective renewal of various track components
• Provide on-call support and response on a rotating cycle for incidents and emergencies to support 24/7 operation

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Two - Five years working in basic and/or principal Track Maintenance in a main terminal area
• Two years working as Supervisor or Foreman of a large work crew
• One or two years as a Machine Operator on various track machines
• Proficient knowledge & understanding of relevant track standards and practice circulars

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 provide, 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: 104563
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Dryden, Ontario
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 50-60%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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