Instructor Training- Mechanical Locomotive

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CPKC invites applications for an Instructor Training- Mechanical Locomotive to design, deliver and support training for the Mechanical department to support PSR. This role can be based in Calgary or Port Coquitlam, with 20-30% travel. To stand out, tailor your resume to emphasize training design and union collaboration, and quantify safety improvements you led. You will manage courses and exams, maintain training records, support new hires, and evaluate performance while maintaining confidentiality. Requirements include a high school diploma, 5 years in railroad operations with a mechanical focus, a strong safety record, knowledge of instructional design, solid facilitation and leadership, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to relocate. Pre-employment medical and drug testing and background checks apply; highlight union awareness and policy adaptability. Competitive benefits.

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:

Apply technical training expertise to design, deliver, and support high‑quality training programs that align with organizational performance targets and business strategies. This role is critical in ensuring Mechanical employees are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competency required to execute Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) safely, efficiently, and consistently across all locations.

This position can be based in Calgary AB or Port Coquitlam BC.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Schedule, deliver, and support training sessions aligning overall business strategies and performance targets for the Mechanical department
• Coordinate and manage courses, programs, and examinations, revising content as necessary to adhere to policy or procedure changes
• Assist in the development of structured training plans and deliver courses according to established curriculum guidelines
• Accurately enter training records into the Learning Management System (LMS) for Mechanical and proactively address any emerging training issues
• Provide continuous support to client groups, field managers, and new hires, ensuring they receive the necessary training and resources
• Evaluate on-the-job performance of trainees, maintaining confidentiality of classes and employee results
• Be prepared to deploy to various locations to support operations as needed
• Deliver training sessions at remote terminals to ensure all employees receive consistent and comprehensive training

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduation or General Equivalency
• 5 years of experience in a railroad operations role with a preference for extensive experience in Mechanical, with the capability to train various client groups
• Outstanding safety record as an operational employee
• Understanding of collective agreement issues related to training
• Knowledge of Adult Education Principles and Instructional Design
• In-depth knowledge of the technical subjects being taught; familiarity with (LMS)
• Experience in applying business knowledge to the area of accountability
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal skills, presentation, and leadership skills, especially when working with client groups and unions
• Valid driver’s license

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 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

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• 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).

• Req ID: 106110
• Department: Safety, Training Standards & Rules
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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