Posting Start Date: 8/7/26 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: The Assistant Trainmaster will support the productive movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, coordinating and ensuring the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan is completed in a safe and cost-effective manner.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Coordinate all train movements within the yard and mainline through active supervision of personnel and communication across departments ensuring compliance to Local Service Operating Plan and Operating Plan

Coordinate and standardize processes related to operating plan, arrival, classification, building, inspecting and dispatching of trains Provide leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics

Effectively lead Trains and Engines operating employees acting as a safety leader through active observations and discussions about rule compliance and by implementing preventative measures through staff engagement

Occasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses (Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) for Canada, General Code Operating Rules (GCOR) for U.S., Engineer, etc.) as per industry regulations





Assist in crew transportation to and from trains POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma/general equivalency diploma

Previous railway experience as a conductor and or locomotive engineer qualification is an asset

Valid driver's license

Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions Leadership presence with the drive and commitment to career advancement

Strong troubleshooting skills; ability to drill down to understand root cause and resolve complex issues

Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations

Excellent communication skills (provide transparent and concise instructions/directions including over radio)

Read and understand safety instructions, operating rules, regulations, and other written or printed material in English Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel 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 critical 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: 106320 Department: Operations Eastern Region

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Non-Union

Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario

Country: Canada

% of Travel: 50-60%

# of Positions: 1

Job Grade: 5

Job Available to: Internal & External

📌 Assistant Trainmaster - Thunder Bay, ON
🏢 CPKC
📍 Thunder Bay