Train Conductor

Train Conductor role at CPKC

Posting Start Date : 12 / 17 / 25

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting the 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.

CPKC is hiring for April 2026.

Purpose of the Position

The conductor position is a foundational role in the railway and operates within the framework of the union agreement. A conductor works as a member of a train crew that assists in switching rail cars, making or splitting up trains in rail yards, or moving rail cars between rail yards. This position requires you to be vigilant about the safety of yourself and those around you. You must be prepared for unscheduled shift work, being away from home for extended periods of time and working outdoors in all types of weather. Joining CPKC as a conductor can lead to career growth as a Yard Foreperson, Locomotive Engineer or management.

Position Requirements

• Must perform physically demanding work such as walking up to 10 kilometers a day on uneven ground, climbing and lifting heavy objects (up to 80 pounds on occasion).
• Willingness to work unscheduled shift work in a 24 / 7 operating environment.
• Working up to 12‑hour shifts including days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to report to work within a two‑hour call window, after scheduled rest.
• Excellent focus, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions / directions including over radio).
• Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions for long periods of time.
• Must pass required physical job tasks, written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, operating rules and regulations, and other written or printed material in English.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or general equivalency.
• Valid driver’s license.

Position Accountabilities

What CPKC Has to Offer

Training Program

CPKC provides 16 weeks of paid in‑class and field training. You will earn 80 % of the job rate upon starting classroom training ($199.69 per day) and 90 % of the job rate upon successful completion of the classroom portion (including Part II exams) ($224.65 per day). You can earn $85,000 in your first year working as a qualified conductor.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Medical and Drug Testing

This safety‑critical position requires a successful pre‑employment medical assessment, including physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessments, and a negative company drug test. Post‑hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

Culture of Inclusion

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, including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities, to apply. 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).

Job Details

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