Carpenter
CPKC · Cranbrook, BC, CA, V1C 1Y7 · Canada · On-site
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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:
CPKC is seeking a highly skilled and certified Journeyman Carpenter to join our Engineering team. In this dynamic position, you will play a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity of the railroad by specializing in the construction, maintenance, and repair of bridges and buildings. Reporting to the Manager of Bridge Maintenance, you will contribute to the safety and operational efficiency of train movement across North America, delivering an exceptional service to our customers. As a valued member of our team, your expertise in carpentry will directly support CPKC's commitment to excellence in rail infrastructure and transportation.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Analyze and interpret blueprints to ensure precise project implementation
Complete interior and exterior finishes to improve spaces by performing drywall installation, painting and applying trim work
Construct and pour concrete foundations, slabs and various structural forms
Gather, organize and prepare construction materials, including lumber and other necessary supplies
Skilled in handling manual and power tools, including measurement instruments, saws, hammers and woodworking machinery
Operate rigging and scaffolding equipment to ensure safe and efficient work at elevated heights
Assist in maintaining accurate records of equipment maintenance, timesheets and project documentation, ensuring proper care and usage
Perform construction and repair tasks related to culverts, timber bridges, steel bridges and buildings
Comply with safety protocols, operational guidelines and Transport Canada regulations within the railroad sector
Adhere to safety guidelines in a high-risk, team-oriented work environment, prioritizing vigilance when working around heavy and moving equipment
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or general equivalency
Valid driver’s license
Possess journeyman carpenter certification
Demonstrate strong proficiency in using hand-powered tools; experience with heavy machinery operation is considered an asset
Acquire and maintain a Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification at a minimum of Level "D"
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:…