Specialist Signals and Communications Operations

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:

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Signals & Communication (S&C) Systems, the S&C Operations Specialist plays a pivotal role in managing the recruitment efforts for both the Signals & Communication Construction team and the Signal Maintainer Apprentice Program. This position works in partnership with senior leadership to identify staffing needs across multiple seniority districts and collaborates closely with the Technical Training team to plan and coordinate onboarding processes and apprenticeship training schedules. To accommodate diverse candidates and operational needs, we are accepting applications from across Canada, with the position being located in Calgary, AB.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Collaborates with S&C Management to determine hiring demand and advise Talent Acquisition recruitment strategies across Canadian operational units


• Evaluates and chooses eligible candidates to participate in informational sessions and interviews, aiding in the decision-making process for new hires


• Facilitates S&C Refresher training in partnership with the technical training team


• Creates and maintains monthly circulations such as, "Red Book Rule of the Day" and S&C Knowledge quiz


• Reviews, processes, and verifies the accuracy of S&C position bulletins before distribution

• Designs training materials and develops online courses and evaluations using the LMS platform


• Conducts field evaluations of Apprentices and Maintainers to assess progress and performance


• Develops and supports standardized qualification processes for S&C staff across Canada, US, and Mexico


• Promotes and ensures adherence to CPKC policies, safety practices, and procedures across all team members and direct reports, fostering a culture of safety and accountability


• Evaluates and monitors planned apprenticeship budget, validates material readiness, and confirms execution strategies to ensure seamless project delivery and alignment with organizational objectives


• Assists S&C Standards with product evaluations and process improvements


• Assists the S&C Engineering Compliance team by providing training to the S&C Apprentices on ETIRS

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency


• Valid driver’s license


• 7 to 10 years of combined Signal Construction and Maintenance experience


• Strong understanding of CPKC S&C’s Critical Documents (S&C Red Books, Required Practices, Standard Plans, etc.)


• Valid Canadian passport; ability to travel up to 60% across the US/CAN/Mexico network without restrictions


• Must be able to obtain and maintain “D” Card qualification


• Proficiency with RailDOCS, SAP, Rail Tasker and Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word)


• Strong communication skills (effectively convey clear and concise instructions or directions, both over the telephone and via radio)

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 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: 106606


• Department: Engineering


• Job Type: Full-Time


• Position Type: Non-Union


• Location: Calgary, Alberta


• Country: Canada


• % of Travel: 40-50%


• # of Positions: 1


• Job Grade: 4


• Job Available to: Internal & External

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