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Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

CPKC Crossing Compliance is looking for an Engineering co-op student or Computer Science Student to fill a 12 to 16-month position (starting in August or September) as a Grade Crossing Technician. You will support the Crossing Compliance team in data management, process development, report creation, crossing assessment reviews, crossing estimate reviews with the occasional opportunity to assist the Supervisor Crossing Assessment with conducting field assessments of Canadian road crossings. We will expose you to engineering field and office experiences where you will learn various aspects of the railway business.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Liaise with other internal groups regarding data interface opportunities using GIS understanding
• Assist with maintaining data integrity on the Crossing Compliance applications
• Validate work reported by internal groups
• Perform crossing assessments as required with full-time employees, complete summary reports, and submit data
• Validate scope of work to maintain crossing compliance
• Assist project manager and engineer-in-training with CP’s reporting requests from internal executives and Transport Canada by data analysis
• Acquire knowledge of the Grade Crossings Regulations and Grade Crossings Standards
• Manage reporting using python, VBA language, Power Automate, or SQL supported BI tools
• Analyze data and validate which parameters are out of compliance with future regulatory requirements

This includes:

• Use measuring tools such as rangefinders, measuring wheels, and tape measures to collect data about road crossings, including:
• Crossing surface dimensions and condition
• Prepare site sketches when required
• Carefully enter information into data collection forms and verify that all required fields have been completed
• Occasionally perform light physical labour such as clearing small vegetation
• Assist with developing scopes of work and estimates for crossing upgrades
• Crossing signage location and condition
• Crossing sightlines
• File documentation as required & updates status reports
• Work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Position requires periods of extended travel to some remote locations
• Valid driver’s license required
• Engineering discipline in: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, or Industrial backgrounds or
• Computer science discipline: with exceptional data management and script writing abilities demonstrated
• Knowledge of MS Office products, extremely proficient in Excel and PowerBI

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Medical Requirements :

Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Reference check
• Education verification
• Criminal history check
• Driver’s License Verification

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).

• # of Positions: 1
• % of Travel:
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Country: Canada
• Job Type: Summer Student
• Job Grade:
• Job Available to: Internal & External
• Location: Calgary , Alberta
• Department: Engineering
• Req ID: 100993