Specialist Network Car Maintenance

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 a Specialist, Network Car Maintenance, you play a critical role in keeping our rail network running smoothly. You will manage and balance unscheduled railcar repairs across the system to maintain operational fluidity, support train servicing functions, and deliver accurate metrics and reporting. This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and the confidence to make clear, timely decisions that directly impact network efficiency and customer satisfaction.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage databases and generate incident and issue reports that help shape business decisions and improve performance
• Partner with field teams and customer support to resolve customer rejects, accurately identifying root causes and preventing future issues
• Lead the car setoff process by working closely with operations, transportation, and repair facilities to keep railcars moving efficiently
• Collaborate with engineering teams on key initiatives and represent the company in interactions with foreign railroads
• Monitor and manage high idle bad order cars, ensuring timely billing and movement to minimize downtime
• Own the central email inbox, providing clear, timely information to field operations and ensuring smooth workflows

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a 2-year college program or equivalent post-secondary education in a mechanical discipline
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in railcar inspection, maintenance, and repair, demonstrating strong technical proficiency
• Must meet Transport Canada and CPKC criteria for certification as a Rail Car Apprentice or Mechanic, with in-depth knowledge of Transport Canada and FRA regulations
• Ability to provide clear, concise instructions and directions to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong skills in risk evaluation and adherence to safety standards

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
• 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: 105403
• Department: Mechanical Car
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• of Positions: 1
  
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External