Human Resources Business Partner

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:

CPKC is seeking a highly strategic and forward-thinking Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our workforce across Canada and the U.S. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, this role serves as a trusted partner to senior leaders, driving alignment between business priorities and human capital strategies in a complex, fast-paced environment.

This position plays a critical role in elevating human capital practices and service delivery through continuous improvement, data-driven insights, and pragmatic solutions. The successful candidate will proactively identify opportunities to enhance organizational effectiveness, simplify and strengthen human capital processes, and deliver consistent, high-value support to leaders across the employee lifecycle.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Build trusted partnerships with senior business leaders to align human capital strategies with business objectives and drive results


• Act as a strategic partner and coach, anticipating business needs, influencing outcomes, and delivering practical, value-driven human capital solutions


• Lead core talent initiatives including workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development


• Leverage data and workforce analytics to identify trends, assess risks, and inform strategic decision-making


• Provide expert human capital guidance, proactively resolving complex employee relations matters and ensuring consistent application of policies and practices


• Champion change management and foster a high-performance culture that enhances employee experience

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)


• 5–10 years of progressive HR experience in a strategic HRBP or equivalent role


• CPHR or SHRM designation is an asset


• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leadership


• Strong knowledge of labour legislation; familiarity with U.S. and Mexico employment practices is an asset


• Demonstrated ability to apply human capital policies and practices in a pragmatic, business-focused manner


• Analytical capability with experience using data to drive decisions


• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills


• Strategic solutions-oriented mindset with strong adaptability, curiosity, and continuous improvement focus


• Experience with HRIS systems and advanced Microsoft Office proficiency


• Valid driver’s license


• Valid Canadian passport with ability to travel to U.S. without restrictions

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:

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check


• Education verification


• Professional references


• Driver’s license verification and driving history


• Passport verification

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).

• Req ID: 106004


• Department: Human Resources


• Job Type: Full-Time


• Position Type: Non-Union


• Location: Calgary, Alberta


• Country: Canada


• % of Travel: 0-10%


• # of Positions: 1


• Job Available to: Internal & External

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