Signal & Communications Tunnel Electrical Specialist

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 Specialist S&C Tunnel Electrical, you will lead and manage the MacDonald, Connaught and Shaughnessy tunnels and their electrical transmission and control systems.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Install, maintain, test, solve, service and repair industrial electrical equipment, system supervising hardware and associated electrical controls in the tunnels, power substations and subsequent switch gear and power infrastructure hardware
• Position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches, lighting fixtures, conduit and electrical controls, relays, circuit breaker panels, switch gear and fuse enclosures
• Read and understand blueprints of electrical circuits for all construction, maintenance, tunnel, and infrastructure
• Safety procedures for all electrical isolation and maintenance task
• Handle the layout and installation of various electrical circuits using residential and commercial building standards
• Follow safety requirements for electrical installations
• Dynamically assess tunnel operations requirements and assist with coordinating and refining roles with the Tunnel Management
• Safe use of common hand and power tools
• Provide on call to ensure 24/7 coverage for the tunnels and infrastructure assets and emergencies support

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Licensed electrician (Red Seal) in the province of British Columbia
• Proficient knowledge in high voltage 4160V/7.2KV/34.5KV, primary power and all types of insulation and wiring
• Must have expert and practical knowledge of 480, 600, 240/208/120 VAC single and three phase systems
• Valid class 5 drivers license and/or Class 3 with air brake endorsement
• Acquire and hold a Canadian Railway Operating Rules card, minimum level “D”
• Previous work history providing the ability to attain an FSR-A ticket (Master Electrician) is an asset
• Knowledge of all relevant industry codes including the Canadian Electrical Code

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: 104384
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Revelstoke, British Columbia
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 10-20%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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