Instructor Training, Engineering

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:

The Instructor Training – Engineering delivers practical, high-impact technical training that strengthens engineering performance, regulatory compliance, and safe railway operations. Drawing on firsthand track experience and knowledge of On-Track Safety, operating rules, and FRA Part 213 standards, you will equip employees to apply critical requirements confidently in the field while continuously improving training effectiveness.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Deliver engaging, practical technical training on On-Track Safety, operating rules, and FRA Part 213 Track Safety Standards
• Translate complex rules, regulations, and track standards into clear, field-ready instruction employees can confidently apply on the job
• Lead classroom, hands-on, and field-based training for Engineering employees at the Shreveport training facility and remote locations
• Evaluate employee knowledge and on-the-job performance through examinations, practical assessments, observation, and coaching
• Maintain current expertise in engineering standards, operating rules, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Update course materials and training programs to reflect changes in regulations, technology, operating practices, and business needs
• Partner with Engineering leaders and field managers to identify capability gaps, address emerging training needs, and support employee onboarding
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance related to track maintenance, inspection, safe work practices, and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate course schedules, materials, examinations, and logistics while maintaining accurate training records in the learning management system
• Travel 30% to 40% to terminals and field locations, with occasional evening or weekend work required to meet operational needs

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required; relevant post-secondary education is preferred
• Minimum of three years of railway track experience with a strong safety record; Track Foreman, Track Supervisor, or Roadmaster experience is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of On-Track Safety, General Code of Operating Rules, track inspection practices, and FRA Part 213 Track Safety Standards; previous training or facilitation experience is preferred
• Valid driver’s license required

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 sensitive 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
• Driver’s license verification and driving history

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 provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

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