Leadership Management Trainee – Engineering

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 Leadership Management Trainee Engineering (LMT-E) program ensures that new trainees have the necessary leadership, industry knowledge and technical skills to successfully function as a production supervisor. This program gives trainees a solid foundation in railroading, a strong support network and the necessary skills to ensure the reliability of our rail infrastructure.

This intensive seven-month training program includes classroom instruction, online training, workshops, projects and on-the-job training. You will be exposed to CPKC’s core business by completing a 11-week manager conductor training course. For 15 weeks, new engineering management employees learn the competencies required to oversee the safe operation and supervision of capital work projects, track renewal programs and infrastructure improvements.

This program includes training in leadership, safety and an introduction to railway capital work project management, the fundamentals of CPKC’s precision scheduled railroading operating model, computer systems training and exposure to key departments within CPKC. Upon completion, you will be placed within CPKC’s network as a production supervisor.

This position requires relocation across our network within the United States.

Apply now to join our next class starting July 28, 2025.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Quickly learn, retain and use railroad operating systems, applications and local operating plans to assign tasks and lead productivity within engineering teams
• Be a safety leader through active observations and discussions about rule compliance and by implementing preventative measures through staff engagement
• Exhibit the leadership capacity to be an effective leader of engineering department employees
• Model the competencies of effective leadership: drive for results, lead others, lead thought and lead by example
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency when prioritizing work and make decisions aligned with CPKC’s values of accountability, diversity and pride as well as the five foundations: operate safely, develop people, control costs, optimize assets and provide service
• Complete and pass management train conductor certification and be able to be deployed once qualified and as the business requires: failure to pass the conductor certification will result in removal from the program
• Successfully complete all phases of the LMT program by achieving minimum requirements on written, and practical evaluations; and deliver all reading, assignments and projects within assigned timelines

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school/general equivalency diploma is required, candidates with post-secondary education in a technical trade are preferred
• 1-2 years’ previous supervisory experience in transportation, oil and gas, military, airlines, mining, or manufacturing industry is preferred
• Past railway experience in a track maintenance, foreman or machine operator role an asset
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Valid Canadian passport: allowing entry/re-entry to the United States required or ability to obtain one within 90 days of starting.
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time, training may be delivered in multiple locations
• Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to relocate across the CPKC network
• Willingness to work 24/7 shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays is a requirement
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills effectively communicate CPKC policies, procedures, project plans, safety guidelines etc.
• Able to champion trust and credibility in new work environments; build strong relationships across the business
• Proven time management skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situation
• Leadership presence with the drive and commitment to career advancement

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Training Program Location

Majority of the training will take place in Minneapolis, MN; however, some on-the-job training will be required in the field throughout CPKC’s network in the U.S.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety critical position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated 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
• Passport verification
• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form
• Social Security Number verification

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 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: 104495
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 60-70%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5

• Compensation Rate: $85,000 Annually

• Job Available to: Internal & External

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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 Colour (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)”.