Manager of Signals & Communications Maintenance

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CPKC seeks a Manager of Signals and Communications Maintenance in Calgary to lead a team that keeps S&C systems working, perform testing, approve upgrades, and prepare data for affidavits. The role centers on safety leadership, KPI achievement, process improvement, regulatory compliance, budgeting and project planning, coaching junior staff, inventory management, on-call support, and adherence to the bargaining agreement. Requirements include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, 5+ years in maintenance or construction, solid S&C knowledge, SAP and MS Office, strong leadership, and 24x7 availability. Tips: tailor your resume to prove safety leadership, project delivery, budgeting, and regulatory experience; quantify achievements; be ready for medical and background checks; note travel 30-40% and willingness to relocate.

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:

Are you a forward-thinking problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, field-driven settings? Manager of Signals and Communications – Maintenance coordinates and guides a team dedicated to ensuring the reliable functionality of Signals and Communications (S&C) systems. This role involves conducting electrical and mechanical testing on S&C equipment, inspecting and commissioning new installations or upgrades to existing systems, and gathering data needed for affidavit submissions.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Direct safety leadership and cultivate continuous improvement in workplace safety
• Monitor service performance, initiate corrective actions and ensure achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for designated areas
• Provide feedback on process management, recommend innovative work methods, new processes and best practices to management
• Ensure compliance with company policies, processes and procedures to enhance productivity and efficiency
• Complete and document regulatory testing in a timely manner; coordinate inspections and liaison with regulatory agencies and external organizations to ensure compliance
• Manage work execution within approved budgetary guidelines and provide recommendations for short- and long-term capital and expense plans, including project justification and estimates
• Coach junior S&C employees on technical aspects of their job
• Oversee the inventory and proper management of engineering materials across the assigned territory
• Respond to emergent issues to support operational continuity
• Fully use the collective bargaining agreement for effective work management

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid Driver’s license
• 5 + years of maintenance and/or construction experience
• Proven track record in planning, prioritizing and executing plans in a safe environment
• Proficient knowledge of S&C equipment, signal principles, standards and regulatory requirements
• Good computer skills (Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Excel, Powerpoint, Word and SAP)
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to support on-call operations (24x7 availability)

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: 105523
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 30-40%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal

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