Superintendent

Posting Start Date: 6/3/26

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.

We are collecting resumes for current and future openings in 2026. The final work location will be based anywhere across our U.S. network and will be determined based on business needs.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Deliver yard and train performance to the Operating Plan, including the development and execution of plans and strategies for safety, service and productivity to achieve financial results for assigned territory. As the Superintendent you are accountable for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity, financial metrics, and adherence to corporate values. You will ensure focused improvements in the development of the workforce for succession planning of operations.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Optimize productivity (e.g. terminal velocity) by ensuring on-time train performance, yard performance and over-the-road fluidity to meet operating targets and customer requirements
• Develop employees and assist in establishing career development plans
• Operate within a budget, control costs, and have input to capital budgets for their territory
• Ensure safety plan process is rolled out and targets are met
• Manage the workforce to ensure productivity and cost control
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and provide input to Labor Relations for future contract negotiations
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and maintain effective working relationships (e.g. FRA etc.)
• Build and sustain positive relationships with internal and external customers
• Ensure timely implementation of processes identified and directed through corporate initiatives
• Accountable for the inventory management of terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility
• Take ownership of all rail cars idle 24 hours or longer
• Accountable for full understanding of business requirements, service commitments and any service penalty conditions for customers in their geographic area
• Accountable for the understanding of, and capability to personally access/use any and all systems and technology used by their staff (i.e. TYES, NEXUS, AIR)
• Occasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses, General Code Operating Rules (GCOR, Engineer etc.) as per industry regulations
  
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• 10 years of railway experience, qualified Conductor or Locomotive Engineer preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one; allowing entry/re-entry to Canada and Mexico
• Must be or become GCOR rules qualified
• Knowledge of investigations and root cause analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and through multiple channels, including written, verbal, phone, and computer-based communication
• Ability to set priorities, develop action plans, and execute effectively under pressure
• Willingness to be available 24/7 as required for operational leadership needs
  
  

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 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
• 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: 106045
• Department: Operations Southern Region
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Various locations across the U.S
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 2
• Job Available to: Internal & External
  
  

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