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:
Step into a leadership role overseeing critical Signals & Communications (S&C) operations that keep CPKC’s network safe, reliable, and efficient across Eastern Ontario. As the Manager, Signals & Communication Operations based in Smith Falls, ON you’ll lead skilled teams, optimize system performance, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic rail environment. If you’re motivated by impactful work and ready to shape the future of rail technology, this role puts you at the center of it all.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Lead Signals and Communications field teams to deliver safe reliable operations
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Plan prioritize and execute maintenance inspections and corrective work
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Monitor system performance and resolve outages to minimize service disruption
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Coordinate track access and work windows with Operations and Engineering
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Ensure compliance with company standards safety rules and regulatory requirements
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Manage contractors materials and budgets to meet cost and timeline targets
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Drive continuous improvement root cause analysis and best practice adoption
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Develop schedules coach talent and build a high performance safety culture
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
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High school diploma
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2+ years of railroad industry experience in Signals & Communications
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Valid driver’s license
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Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and respond to after hours emergencies
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Ability to meet all safety critical medical and drug testing requirements as applicable
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
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Flexible and competitive benefits package
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Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
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Employee share purchase plan
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Annual fitness subsidy
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Part-time studies program
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Medical and Drug Testing
This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
Background Investigation
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Criminal history check
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Education verification
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Professional references
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Driver’s license verification and driving history
BECOMING 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 Program
Becoming 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 provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
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Req ID: 105953
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Department: Engineering
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Job Type: Full-Time
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Position Type: Non-Union
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Location: Smiths Falls, Ontario
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Country: Canada
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% of Travel: 70-80%
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# of Positions: 1
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Job Grade: 4
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Compensation Rate:
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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