Supervisor of Signals

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:

As the Supervisor of Signals and Communications (S&C), you will ensure the safe and reliable operation of S&C equipment and systems, supporting the secure and efficient movement of trains and related equipment. Your responsibilities will include conducting electrical and mechanical tests on S&C equipment, inspecting and commissioning new installations or modifications to existing S&C systems, and compiling the necessary data for affidavit submissions.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Mentor and coach junior S&C employees by delivering technical support and cultivating expertise, contributing to enhanced team capability and ongoing improvements in workplace safety.
• Supply and maintain updated information to Head Office for Industry Canada radio base station licensing.
• Identify and troubleshoot radio interference affecting CPKC radio systems to maintain dependable communication throughout rail operations.
• Perform and reports on electrical and mechanical testing of Signals and Communication equipment (both in service and spares)
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date records of S&C equipment, installations and the testing and revisions performed on them. (e.g. Configuration Management 10East)
• Coordinate activities to coincide with those of the maintenance and construction work force to maximize overall productivity and efficiency
• Collaborate proactively with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders, such as local municipal governments, Radio Amateurs of Canada, Transport Canada and other railroads, to ensure system compliance and resolve any issues efficiently
• Maintain and update the S&C Alerts database, ensure accurate documentation of field action taken and promote robust record-keeping processes
• Oversee day-to-day operations at the Radio Shop, manage workflows, prioritize work activities, and sustain operational excellence
• Monitor expenditures and have responsibility for labor and material elements of Operations and Maintenance (O/M) budgets and ensure that all S&C Maintenance charges are properly allocated to appropriate accounts

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency; an electronics technology degree/certification from an accredited Technical Institute is a value add
• Minimum of 2 years of combined experience in signal construction and maintenance in the railroad industry
• Must have valid driver's license

• Demonstrated understanding of Voice over Internet Protocol (I/P), Fiber-optic network and telecom carrier systems

• Knowledge and comprehension of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Collective Agreement would be considered an asset

• Strong understanding of CPKC's Red Book requirements, required practices, standard plans, and signal equipment & principals
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and successful information exchange
• Leadership and strong interpersonal skills

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 provide, 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: 105160
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 50-60%
• of Positions: 1
  
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External