Specialist Safety Engineering
CPKCCPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting the U.S., Canada and Mexico, is seeking a Specialist Safety Engineering in Calgary. This is a full‑time, onsite role within the Safety, Training Standards & Rules department. If you’re drawn to hands‑on safety work that spans field and office and want to contribute to a network that moves goods across borders, this could be a fit. The company emphasizes training, development, and advancement in a culture that values accountability and pride in the work they do to connect communities.
The role centers on making a lasting impact on safety across Engineering Operations. You’ll work with frontline teams and leaders to identify risks, investigate incidents, and drive continuous improvement. Through field engagement, trend analysis, coaching, and corrective action planning, you’ll help strengthen safety performance and nurture a safety‑first mindset across the engineering function.
Based in Calgary, this onsite position is designed for someone who wants meaningful work across a large cross‑border network. If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, collaborating with diverse teams, and shaping safety outcomes, you’ll fit in with a group that prizes progress and accountability. Opportunities for training and advancement are part of the package.
On the ground and in the data
You’ll analyze safety performance metrics, incident trends, and operational data to identify risks and drive targeted safety improvements across Engineering Operations.
You’ll conduct field observations, safety engagements, and audits to assess compliance, reinforce safe work practices, and spot opportunities for continuous improvement.
You’ll lead incident investigations using root cause analysis to determine contributing factors and develop effective corrective actions, partnering with frontline employees and leaders to provide coaching and guidance on safety processes, risk mitigation, and accountability.
You’ll facilitate safety training, discussions, and awareness initiatives that strengthen CPKC’s safety‑first culture across the Engineering department, and collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, and Safety to implement programs that lift overall safety performance.
The daily safety toolkit
Here are the essential requirements and the kind of background that helps you stand out.
- A high school diploma or GED is required; post‑secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field is considered an asset
- A minimum of three years of railroad, industrial, construction, or operational safety experience with a demonstrated commitment to safety
- A valid driver’s license
- A valid passport with the ability to travel to the U.S. and Canada without restrictions
Experience conducting incident investigations, audits, or safety initiatives is preferred.
The role may benefit from additional qualifications, but the listed items reflect the core must‑haves the company is seeking.
What you’ll get and practical details
This is a full‑time, non‑union, onsite role based in Calgary, Alberta. Travel is a substantial part of the job, with expectations to be on the road roughly 70–80% of the time across the network. A valid passport is required to travel to the U.S. and Canada without restrictions. Pre‑employment checks include criminal history, education verification, driver’s license verification and driving history, and passport verification.
CPKC offers a flexible and competitive benefits package, a company pension and/or retirement plans, an employee share purchase plan, an annual fitness subsidy, and a part‑time studies program. The company is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer in the U.S. and an employment equity employer in Canada, welcoming qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided upon request, and all applicant information is managed in accordance with PIPEDA.
Fact snapshot: Req ID: 106664; Department: Safety, Training Standards & Rules; Job Type: Full-Time; Position Type: Non-Union; Location: Calgary, Alberta; Country: Canada; % of Travel: 70-80%; # of Positions: 1; Job Available to: Internal & External.
Tip: keep in mind this is an onsite Calgary role in the Safety, Training Standards & Rules department with heavy travel across North America, so highlight relevant cross‑border safety experience and readiness to be on the road frequently.
Advice for applicants
Put the most relevant safety experience up front on your resume, and call out any railroad, industrial, or construction safety work you’ve done, especially where you led investigations or contributed to safety initiatives. Mention the three‑plus years you’ve spent in roles focused on safety and how your actions improved outcomes in concrete terms.
When you describe your must‑have skills, pair them with actual examples of root‑cause analyses you’ve performed and the corrective actions you’ve put in place. Show how you’ve coached frontline teams, guided risk mitigation, and maintained safety accountability in real settings.
Prepare to talk through field work and cross‑functional collaboration. Have a story ready about a safety engagement you led, the training you delivered, or the awareness initiatives you helped run, and explain the impact on safety metrics or culture.
Finally, plan a smart question to ask at interview time. For example, ask how the role integrates safety programs with Engineering Operations given the 70–80% travel requirement, or what safety metrics the team prioritizes to gauge improvements in Engineering Operations.