Signals & Communications Technician

3 days ago

Hope, Canada CPKC Full time

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**:
Our dynamic Signals and Communications (S&C) team plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains. As an S&C Technician, you will be a key member of a high-performing team dedicated to maintaining S&C systems in alignment with established standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring the safe operation of trains throughout the territory. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing system malfunctions, performing critical repairs, and fine-tuning signal equipment to enhance reliability and uphold safety standards.

**POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Utilize electronic testing tools to install, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment issues
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions down to the circuit board level
- Collaborate with vendors to arrange repairs for faulty circuit boards and components
- Operate computers to perform diagnostics, manage software-related tasks, and extract system logs
- Conduct testing, inspection, and repair of equipment in compliance with industry standards
- Create comprehensive reports documenting test results and inspection findings
- Offer technical and field support for corporate data networks and other maintenance operations
- Adhere to Railway Operating Rules, safety protocols, policies, and best practices
- Develop expertise in interpreting S&C circuit drawings and standards

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:

- High school diploma or general equivalency
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Electronics and/or technologist training from a recognized technical college is a plus
- Valid driver’s license
- Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
- Occasionally work away from home, frequently in remote and secluded location
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills by conveying information to team members and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
- Maintain a strong commitment to safety by consistently following protocols and staying vigilant to protect the wellbeing of all team members

**WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER**:

- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
- Employee share surchase slan
- Annualf 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
- Driver’s license verification and driving history

**CULTURE OF INCLUSION**:

- Req ID: 105066
- Department: Engineering
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Union
- Location: Hope, British Columbia
- Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 60-70%
- # of Positions: 1
- Compensation Rate: $36.47 - $42.91
- Job Available to: Internal & External

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