Manager Signals & Communications Operations

Posting Start Date: 8/27/26 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 a Manager, Signals & Communications Operations in Scarborough, ON, you’ll lead field teams supporting the safety, reliability, and performance of critical rail systems across Eastern Ontario. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll oversee daily operations, maintenance and outage response, resource planning, compliance, and continuous improvement while working closely with Operations, Engineering, and frontline teams to keep trains moving safely and efficiently. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Lead Signals and Communications field teams to deliver safe reliable operations Plan prioritize and execute maintenance inspections and corrective work Monitor system performance and resolve outages to minimize service disruption Coordinate track access and work windows with Operations and Engineering Ensure compliance with company standards safety rules and regulatory requirements Manage contractors materials and budgets to meet cost and timeline targets Drive continuous improvement root cause analysis and best practice adoption Develop schedules coach talent and build a high performance safety culture POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma 2+ years of railroad industry experience in Signals & Communications Valid driver’s license Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and respond to after hours emergencies Ability to meet all safety critical medical and drug testing requirements as applicable WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER: Flexible and competitive benefits package Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans Employee share purchase 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: 106422 Department: Engineering Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Non-Union Location: Scarborough, Ontario Country: Canada % of Travel: 70-80% # of Positions: 1 Job Grade: 4 Compensation Rate: Job Available to: Internal & External

Lead Signals and Communications field teams to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of critical rail systems across Eastern Ontario. Oversee daily operations, maintenance, outage response, and resource planning while coordinating with Engineering and Operations teams.

Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of railroad industry experience in Signals & Communications. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be able to pass safety-critical medical and drug testing.

• Flexible and competitive benefits package • Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans • Employee share purchase plan • Annual fitness subsidy • Part-time studies program

• Project CoordinationSouhaitée
• Root Cause AnalysisSouhaitée

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

• Field Team Leadership
• Rail Systems Maintenance
• Resource Planning
• Compliance Management
• Outage Response
• Budget Management
• Contractor Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Safety Culture Development
• Project Coordination

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

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

26 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level