Train Conductor

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Posting Start Date : 11 / 3 / 25. CPKC is hiring for March 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 vigilance about the safety of yourself and those around you. You must be prepared for unscheduled shift work, being away from home for extended periods, and working outdoors in all types of weather.

Position Requirements

• Perform physically demanding work such as walking up to 10 kilometers a day on uneven ground, climbing up and down, and lifting and pulling 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, including clear and concise instructions / directions over radio.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions for long periods.
• Ability to pass required physical job tasks, written examinations, and read safety instructions and operating rules 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 then 90% of the job rate upon successful completion of the classroom portion (including Part II Exams) ($224.65 per day). Earn $85,000 in your first year working as a qualified conductor.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

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

Background Investigation

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 provided, as appropriate, 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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