Field Placement Coordinator

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:

Field Placement Coordinator are accountable for facilitating the CPKC new hire Conductor Trainee program in the field by mentoring and coaching new hires on the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom setting also evaluate new hire Conductor Trainees on their knowledge, skills, and performance.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Schedule the trainees on assignments as per the template for each location and ensure they are called by CMC
• Submit a report each week to the local Manager as to the number of trainees on the territory, assignments covered and any exceptions
• Ride with each trainee a minimum of two/three times to monitor progress and submit formal written evaluations for each ride
• Review each evaluation submitted by the conductor coaches. If any exception is noted, take immediate action to correct
• Provide territory specific instructions and administer test on same
• Provide feedback and coaching as required regarding operating rules/changes, air brake handling, mechanical rules and electronic devices
• Advise individuals on company policies, practices, and expectations to guide their behavior and decisions related to health and safety, quality of operations, and quality of outputs
• Provide job specific information to applicants at job previews and Family Night; conduct interviews and provide recommendations regarding hiring decisions
• Ride with each trainee after the last week of classroom training to qualify them on the job and submit a written formal evaluation; send a copy of each formal evaluation to the trainee's Manager.
• Present 4 hour “mark-up” meeting to new hires to review job expectations, resources and tools for successful transition
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements to achieve and exceed quality assurance targets
• Conduct and document monthly proficiency testing (CAMS)
• Perform a minimum of 5 safety meetings per month
• Present a 4-hour FOPS safety roll-out class annually for all Train &Engine employees
• Facilitate orientation and coordinate schedules for all conductor transfers/boomers for new territories
• Assist Trainmaster in performing check rides for Conductor Certification
  
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/general equivalency diploma
• Strong knowledge of Operating Rules, Air brake, Mechanical Rules, territory and work assignments
• CPKC Certified Conductor Coach preferred
• 5 years of CPKC experience in Running Trades preferred
• Experience in the areas of public speaking, presentation, group leadership, planning and organizing either in professional or volunteer work an asset
• Ability to effectively instruct the necessary knowledge and skills associated with Conductor Trainee position
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and training
• Demonstrated effective communication and listening skills
• Ability to effectively interact across functions and with persons at all levels within CPKC
• Available for 24/7 operation.
  
  

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 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
• 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 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: 104866
• Department: Operations Southern Region
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External
  
  

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