Assistant Trainmaster

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 efficient 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 clear 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…