Junior Instructional Designer

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:

Step into the dynamic role of Junior Instructional Designer, where your creativity and technical skills help shape the future of learning. You'll be at the forefront of designing compelling interactive courses, collaborating with passionate professionals in instructional design, LMS, and learning support. You won't just use eLearning tools—you'll bring ideas to life, transforming complex concepts into captivating digital experiences that empower learners and propel professional growth.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Create eLearning content and courses that support technical training programs using the principles of instructional design
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver projects that meet partner preferences
• Coordinate technical training projects from conception to production, including leading small peer project teams and collaborating as part of a team
• Stay current on innovations in instructional design, adult education, and learning tech for engaging training

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma with a preference for bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Instructional Design, Adult Education, or Educational Technology
• 1 year of experience using Storyline, or similar software, for crafting interactive courses
• 2 years of experience using Adobe Suite to create engaging visuals
• Strong written communication skills for creating clear and engaging instructional material

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:

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references

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: 105203
• Department: Safety, Training Standards & Rules
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• of Positions: 1
  
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External