Train Conductor Jobs

NEW HIRE CONDUCTORS WILL RECEIVE A $5,000 SIGNING BONUS! Must commit to working for CP for one year or the signing bonus will be repayable. Current and previous Canadian Pacific employees are not eligible to receive the signing bonus.

Conductor Training Class - No Railway Experience Required!

Earn $85,000 in your first year working as a qualified conductor. The average conductor earns approximately $107,000 annually, with the ability to make up to $140,000.

This is an exciting opportunity to join CP in an entry level Railroading position, where no previous railroad experience is required. We provide 16 weeks of paid training to become a qualified conductor, which pays 80% of the job rate upon starting classroom training - $188.23 per day and then 90% of the job rate upon successful completion of the classroom portion (including Part II Exams) - $211.76 per day. Other exciting benefits you can expect are a comprehensive Company funded Pension Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and more! Visit https://youtu.be/xPicGGCzbQA to view a 3.5 minute video on what a CP Conductor career is like, from an employee’s perspective!

This is a Safety Critical position, which will require pre-employment checks that can take multiple weeks to complete once successfully selected. For transparency in the recruitment process (9-12 weeks), we:

• Deadline to apply: 05/31/2023
• Criminal, Drug and Medical Clearances (3-4 weeks)
• Screen and interview candidates (2-3 weeks)
• Job Available to: Internal & External
• Country: Canada
• Notice period for new hires to current employers (2-3 weeks)
• Position Type: Union
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Operations Prairie South Division
• Location: Lethbridge, Alberta
• We are currently collecting resumes for current and future openings in 2023**
• Collect and gather applicants (2-3 weeks)
• Req ID: 100639

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Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Are you looking for an exciting career? Becoming a Train Conductor is the perfect career for you! As a Train Conductor you will start your rewarding long term career at CP.

As a Train Conductor you will work as a member of a train crew that will assist with switching cars, making or splitting up trains in yards, or moving cars between yards, sidings or tracks;

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Handle the switching of cars, including coupling and uncoupling cars, and is able to lift out coupling device;
• Work irregular hours, including holidays, weekends, days and nights and for periods of time up to 12 hours;
• Must be constantly alert to changing conditions and events and take safe and responsible action as required.
• Fill out forms including train orders and switch lists and prepares required clear and legible reports;
• Move on and off moving or stationary equipment while train is performing industrial, station, or yard switching;
• Ride moving car by hanging onto grab irons or ladder, sometimes for extended periods of time;
• Provide flag protection and relays signals to trains in an emergency situation, as stipulated in the operating rules;
• Signal crew members for movement of the engine or train using specific signals, or radio to indicate when to start, stop, back-up, set or release air brakes;
• Work in either train or yard service depending on their seniority;
• Carry out specific instructions detailing a train's route and specific movements;
• Observe, interpret, and relay signals and other indications affecting movement of train;

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision;
• Must be able to pass the required examinations, read and understand safety instructions, books of rules, instructions and regulations, timetables, bulletins, waybills, placards, and other written or printed material;
• Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions;
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to operate as a contributing member of a team;
• Must be able to obtain a passport.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude;
• Work may require extended time away from home;
• Must be able to cross the United States border for work purposes;
• Must have good spatial ability with regard to a sense of layout and space, together with an ability to judge speed and/or distance of moving objects;
• Must be at least 18 years old;
• 3 to 5 years’ work experience with a demonstrated safe work record;
• Able to communicate effectively both oral and in written;
• Able to take action and/or make decisions affecting security/well-being of others, i.e. alerting others to unsafe conditions;
• High School Graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED);
• Valid full/graduated driver's with no restrictions is required;
• May be required to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Must be prepared to work weekends and shifts - on call 24 hours/day with 2 Hours’ notice depending on location, (with exception of Annual Vacation);

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Competitive company pension plan
• Competitive benefits package
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Medical Requirements:

Operating safely is a core foundation of CP. 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. CP’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety critical 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:

• Driver's License Verification
• Education verification
• Criminal history check

CP is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA").