Train Dispatcher Trainee

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 a Train Dispatcher you will learn the business from the ground up through a 12-18 months fully paid training program that prepares you for the position as a Train Dispatcher and future careers within CPKC. You control the movement of trains and engineering track crews across CPKC’s rail network through a series of control systems.

This position offers excellent challenges as you are responsible for planning and scheduling trains through a geographical region in the most efficient and safest manner. You will make business decisions, solve problems, communicate clearly and effectively, and coordinate to ensure minimal delays and the smooth, safe movement of trains in an assigned territory.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Issue Track Authorities for all train and engineering movements on assigned territory, in accordance to the rules, and in a safe and efficient manner
• Record information as required by CPKC and the Federal Government
• Escalate train delays or exceptions to the Director Dispatching and participate in recovery plans
• Manage work events and train launches to ensure prompt movement of cars when billed
• Communication with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to form a good understanding of physical characteristics of the railroad and become familiar with train operations and associated rules

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school Education or GED required
• Thorough knowledge of General Code of Operating Rules, Timetables, Operations Supervisor Manuals, and Notices including passing of required exams
• Previous Train Dispatcher or comparable experience
• Strong computer skills and possess the ability to master computerized train control applications is required
• Must be available, within a 2-hour call to work all shifts including overnights, holidays, and weekends
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and make decisions under stressful circumstances is required
• Ability to pass color vision test
• Trainee must pass an examination on rules prior to completing the training period

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety critical position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Social Security Number verification
• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form

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: 104587
• Department: Network Operations
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 4
• Compensation Rate: $46.705 per hour
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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