Posting Start Date: 9/1/26Join 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 Director of Signals and Communications (S&C) Operations plays a key leadership role in supporting and guiding both unionized and non-union S&C teams. In this agile position, you will help drive the safe and efficient delivery of signals and communications operations, overseeing areas such as testing, planning, materials, inventory management, and the supervision and development of signal employees.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:Develop and deliver an achievable integrated maintenance plan aligned with S&C standardsAccountable for all maintenance and construction activities within the territory, including recommending regional capital upgradesOversee testing services to ensure a safe, reliable, maintainable S&C plant delivered on schedule and within budgetFully utilize the collective agreement to support effective work managementAssist with preparation of subcontract scopes of work and ensure compliance with CPKC maintenance, testing, commissioning standards,



and work methodsOversee S&C employees in the apprenticeship program while providing mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to leaders and craft employeesOversee CPKC's health and safety plan for the regionDemonstrate reliability and flexibility in a 24/7 operational environment, responding quickly to emergencies to reduce service interruptionsPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or general equivalencyBachelor's degree preferably in Electrical Engineering is an asset10 years of S&C maintenance, construction and testing and commissioning experienceValid driver's licenseProven ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and successful information exchangeWHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:Flexible and competitive benefits packageCompetitive company pension and/or retirement plansEmployee share purchase planPerformance incentive planAnnual fitness subsidyPart-time studies programPRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:Medical and Drug TestingThis is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required.



Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.Background InvestigationCriminal history checkEducation verificationProfessional referencesDriver's license verification and driving historyBECOMING 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 ProgramBecoming 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: 106440Department: EngineeringJob Type: Full-TimePosition Type: Non-UnionLocation: Calgary, AlbertaCountry: Canada% of Travel: 60-70%# of Positions: 1Job Grade: 3Job Available to: Internal & External

📌 Assistant Director Signals And Communications (Calgary)
🏢 CPKC
📍 Calgary