Job Description
Posting Start Date: 5/11/26
CPKC is hiring for September, 2026.
Purpose of the Position
The conductor position is a foundational role in the railway and operates within the framework of the union agreement. A conductor works as a member of a train crew that assists in switching rail cars, making or splitting up trains in rail yards, or moving rail cars between rail yards. This position requires vigilance about safety, unscheduled shift work, being away from home for extended periods, and working outdoors in all types of weather.
Joining CPKC as a conductor can lead to career growth as a Yard Foreperson, Locomotive Engineer, or management.
Position Requirements
- Must be able to perform physically demanding work such as walking up to 10 km a day on uneven ground, climbing up and down, and lifting or pulling heavy objects (up to 80 pounds on occasion).
- Willingness to work unscheduled shift work in a 24/7 operating en...