Signals & Communications Helper

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CPKC is hiring a Signals & Communications Helper to join its Ontario wide, full-time onsite team. You’ll get comprehensive paid training and, upon success, can apply for the Signal Maintainer Apprentice program. Core duties include diagnosing and repairing lights, track circuits and relays, installing signal components, adapting timing, and maintaining thorough documentation while meeting safety standards across night and weekend shifts in all weather. Relocation within District 2 Thunder, ON to Dorion, QC is required, with pre-employment medical and drug testing and background checks. Ideal candidates bring basic electronics or mechanical experience, strong communication, and a safety first mindset. Tips: tailor resume to safety, reliability, and documentation; emphasize willingness to relocate and flexibility given 70–80% travel.

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 looking to build a rewarding career where your work truly makes a difference? Become part of our dynamic Signals & Communications Team and contribute to the construction and upkeep of cutting-edge railway signal systems that ensure Canada’s railways run safely and efficiently. As a Signals & Communications (S&C) Helper, you’ll receive comprehensive, paid training while working alongside seasoned professionals dedicated to helping you develop essential technical and hands-on skills. After successfully completing your training, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for our sought-after Signal Maintainer Apprentice program—a highly respected pathway to an exciting future in railway operations and technology.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Diagnose and repair signal equipment such as lights, track circuits, relays, and crossing gates to maintain optimal functionality
• Perform tasks like digging, cable repair, pole line work, housekeeping, and wiring while assembling and installing signal equipment
• Identify malfunctions within signal systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to restore reliable operations
• Adapt signal timing to accommodate train schedules and track conditions, ensuring efficiency and accuracy
• Install new signal components and replace aging or worn-out parts to uphold system integrity and performance
• Maintain thorough documentation of signal system operations, maintenance activities, and adjustments for compliance and operational consistency
• Monitor and ensure precise signal visibility and functionality while strictly adhering to safety regulations and standards

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license: commercial driver's license is preferred
• A background in agriculture, mechanics, electronics, electrical systems, and the construction trades is considered an asset
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to provide clear and concise information to team members and stakeholders.
• A strong emphasis is placed on adhering to safety protocols and maintaining vigilance to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your team
• Must have the ability to relocate within District 2 (Thunder, ON to Dorion, QC) 

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:

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
• Driver’s license verification and driving history

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 provide, 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: 106408
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Ontario wide, Ontario
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 70-80%
• # of Positions: 4
• Compensation Rate: $27.31
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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