Assistant Superintendent

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.

 

We are collecing resumes for current and future openings in 2026. The final work location will be anywhere across our U.S network and will be based on business needs.

 

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 safe, 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
• Prioritize achieving results while maintaining a focus on safety
• Occasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses, General Code Operating Rules (GCOR, Engineer etc.) as per industry regulations 

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• 5+ years of railway experience, qualified Conductor or Locomotive Engineer preferred
• Valid driver's license 
• Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one; allowing entry/re-entry to Canada and Mexico
• Must be or become GCOR rules qualified
• Knowledge of investigations and root cause analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and through multiple channels, including written, verbal, phone, and computer-based communication
• Ability to set priorities, develop action plans, and execute effectively under pressure
• Willingness to be available 24/7 as required for operational leadership needs 

 

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 critical 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.

 

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