General Roadmaster

Posting Start Date: 8/26/26 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 General Roadmaster, you will coordinate the safe, cost-effective and timely planning and execution of the production capital plan on the region, mentor and provide oversight to the ongoing development of the management staff to ensure compliance with corporate policy and regulatory/engineering standards. Additionally, you will manage all aspects of staffing requirements for Production within the region. This position offers you the chance to make a significant impact on our organization while advancing your professional growth in a dynamic and rewarding environment. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Provides for the execution of safe work plans ensuring appropriate tools, training, and resources are available to production crews Mentor and provide technical guidance to craft employees, supporting their skill advancement and strengthening overall team performance Lead and manage unionized staff in accordance with the Collective Agreement, facilitating resolutions for corrective actions, disputes, and grievances to uphold positive labor relations Ensure the successful execution of annual and multi-year capital planning objectives, optimizing resource utilization and project outcomes Advance initiatives focused on regulatory compliance, service excellence, and sustainability of financial results Maintain CPKC’s full compliance with Transport Canada regulatory protocols, safeguarding standards of safety and operational integrity POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or general equivalency Valid driver’s license Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience, including two or more years directing teams or complex projects centered on track renewal and maintenance, or an equivalent mix of education and experience Well-versed in railway track safety regulations and standards Proficient in interpreting and implementing the Maintenance of Way Employees Division (MWED) collective bargaining agreement within daily operations Provide emergency response support as part of an on-call rotation, typically every other week, to help maintain continuous 24/7 operations 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: 106411 Department: Engineering Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Non-Union Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Country: Canada % of Travel: 60-70% # of Positions: 1 Job Grade: 3 Job Available to: Internal & External

Coordinate the safe and timely execution of the production capital plan while overseeing the development of management staff. Manage staffing requirements and ensure full compliance with corporate policies and Transport Canada regulatory protocols.

Requires a high school diploma and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including 2+ years leading teams in track renewal and maintenance. Must be proficient in railway safety regulations and the MWED collective bargaining agreement.

• 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

• Gestion de projetSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Capital Planning
• Staff Management
• Labor Relations
• Railway Track Safety
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project Management
• Emergency Response
• Technical Guidance
• Resource Optimization
• Collective Agreement Implementation

• Transportation
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Logistics
• Security & Safety

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

25 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level