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:

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving meaningful change? As a Safety Specialist – Engineering, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping a safety-first culture across CPKC’s Engineering Operations. This is more than a compliance role — it’s an opportunity to lead strategic safety initiatives, influence operational excellence, and collaborate across borders to ensure our teams work smarter and safer. Your expertise will help us meet regulatory standards, reduce risk, and continuously improve how we protect our people and our infrastructure.

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Serve as a subject matter expert on safety rules, procedures, and standards within Engineering Operations Develop and implement annual functional safety plans Monitor safety performance and conduct audits and inspections across Canada and the U.S. Lead or participate in field safety activities and investigations Recommend and implement improvements to safety practices throughout the year Provide leadership in incident investigations and root cause analysis Represent CPKC in meetings with external regulators (e.g., Transport Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) , Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)). Support and guide safety committees and advisory boards to ensure regulatory compliance

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma with a preference for Post-secondary education in a safety-related field or equivalent experience 3 years of experience in railroad operations or a related field, with a preference for 3 years of safety experience and a strong background in Engineering Operations Proficient with safety platforms and various computer programs. Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. safety regulations and programs. Willingness to work flexible, non-traditional hours and in extreme weather conditions. Valid passport and ability to travel internationally

 

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

 

Background Investigation

Criminal history check Education verification Professional references Passport 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: 104938 Department: Safety, Training Standards & Rules Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Non-Union Location: Calgary, Alberta Country: Canada % of Travel: 70-80% # of Positions: 1 Job Grade: 4 Job Available to: Internal & External

 

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