Supervisor Structures

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CPKC invites you to Calgary as a Supervisor Structures, leading bridge inspection, maintenance and construction to keep critical rail assets safe and reliable. You will oversee work, drive safety, and coordinate with regulators, contractors and internal teams while planning 21 day blocks and aligning materials with track operations. Requirements include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, 5+ years in bridge work, engineering education preferred, railway experience and CROR a plus. You must handle heights and operate BIV, with strong project management and stakeholder skills. Pre employment medical and drug testing, background checks, and the potential Management Conductor Program are part of the process. Tailor your resume to show leadership, safety compliance, scheduling impact and measurable outcomes, and demonstrate readiness to travel 20-30 percent.

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:

The Supervisor Structures plays a key leadership role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of bridge infrastructure. Reporting to the Manager Bridge Maintenance (MBM), this position oversees bridge inspection, maintenance, and construction activities while driving excellence in safety, service delivery, operational performance, and cost management. The successful candidate provides hands-on leadership, ensures regulatory and company compliance, and supports the long-term integrity and performance of critical rail assets.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Accountable for the management of bridge maintenance and construction projects as assigned by Manager Bridge Maintenance
• Directly manages and accountable for all work executed as assigned by Manager Bridge Maintenance
• Ensure safety and compliance for CP and crews by implementation of safety practices and efficiency testing for internal crews and contractors
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, third parties and other CP departments to ensure execution of bridge work
• Coordinate the material orders for construction projects ensuring adequate lead time based on planned schedules
• Plan work schedules for CP bridge maintenance construction crews and forecast plan/demand for supplemental contract crews based on capital work load
• Plan bridge maintenance and construction work to ensure the quantity and duration of primary blocks meet operations requirements and coordinated with Track production work
• Complete 21 day plan for bridge project blocks and work directly with MOC to reduce delayed and canceled blocks

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Engineering-related post-secondary education preferred
• 5+ years of bridge inspection, maintenance, or construction experience
• Railway experience and CROR qualification preferred
• Strong knowledge of bridge structures, inspections, construction, and safety practices
• Proven project management, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to work at heights and operate with Bridge Inspection Vehicles (BIV)
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities in routine and emergency situations
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder influence skills across all organizational levels.

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: 106200
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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