Assistant Trainmaster

Assistant Trainmaster

CPKC

Posting start date : 2025-12-11

Location : Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Job ID : 105395

Department : Operations Pacific Division

Job Type : Full-Time

Position Type : Non-Union

Travel : 10-20%

Job Grade : 5

Number of Positions : 1

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Purpose of the Position

The Assistant Trainmaster will support the efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, coordinating and ensuring the daily yard-terminal / road operating plan is completed in a safe and cost‑effective manner.

Position Accountabilities

• Coordinate all train movements within the yard and mainline through active supervision of personnel and communication across departments, ensuring compliance to the Local Service Operating Plan and Operating Plan.
• Coordinate and standardize processes related to operating plan, arrival, classification, building, inspecting and dispatching of trains.
• Provide leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics.
• Effectively lead Trains and Engines operating employees acting as a safety leader through active observations and discussions about rule compliance and by implementing preventative measures through staff engagement.
• Occasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses (Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) for Canada, General Code Operating Rules (GCOR) for the U.S., Engineer, etc.) as per industry regulations.
• Assist in crew transportation to and from trains.

Position Requirements

Benefits and Compensation

Pre‑employment Requirements

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

Background Investigation

Career Development

As an employee with a North American presence, the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements. 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 or maintain certification / qualification.

Culture of Inclusion

CPKC is an equal‑opportunity / affirmative action employer for U.S. applicants, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to 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 upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

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