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, youre not just building a career—youre part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: As the Assistant Superintendent, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth movement of traffic within our road territory and yard-terminal. Your leadership will be vital in developing, organizing, and completing the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan in a safe and efficient manner. This position is an exciting opportunity to drive premium results through a dedicated team of trainmasters, assistant trainmasters, and union workforce.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Ensure the safe and tactical execution of the operating plan through active supervision of operating (train) crews, yardmasters, support staff, assistant trainmasters and trainmasters

Drive operating plan in a safe and efficient manner

Deliver results against performance and financial metrics through asset utilization

Participate and assist with safety and business plan rollouts across the region

Assist in establishing career development plans and stretch assignments to further develop team members for career succession

Mentor the team continuously, reinforcing behaviors leading to outstanding results

Ensure optimization and cost control through the efficiency of business support functions (i.e., clerical, customer service, sales & marketing)

Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and CPKC policies; provide input to labor relations for future contract bargaining

Align with all regulatory agencies and maintain positive working relationships





Conduct safety-related efficiency tests, train rides, and activities to support a protected, efficient operation. Investigate safety rules and policy failures and respond to safety, health, and environmental incidents as needed

Ensure timely implementation of processes identified through corporate initiatives and ensure the application of CPKC’s safety practices, policies, and procedures by all subordinates

Must prioritize achieving results while maintaining a focus on safety

Knowledge of and ability to conduct investigations

Must have a full understanding of your operating budget

Ability to establish a team and influence the team to strive for success and move to the next level

Ability to provide service to customers and community

Ability to drill down, understand root cause, and resolve intricate issues

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or general equivalency

Valid driver’s license

Valid passport, ability to travel to US/CAN without restrictions

Must be or become rules qualified (CROR - Canadian Rail Operating Rules)

5-10 years of railway operations experience

5 years’ previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment is preferred

Experience leading unionized employees is preferred

Must be able to work all types of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions

Must have the ability to speak up and hold people accountable to CPKC core safety principles

Effective time management skills and strong verbal and written communication skills





Ability to foster trust and credibility across the business

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

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.

Criminal history check

Education verification

Qualified references

Driver’s license verification and driving history

Passport verification

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).

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📌 Assistant Superintendent (Winnipeg)
🏢 Canadian Pacific Railway
📍 Winnipeg