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:
As a Track Evaluation Car Department CO-OP Student, you will work closely with experienced engineers to support the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of cutting-edge rail inspection technologies. This unique position offers you the opportunity to bridge academic knowledge with practical application, both in office settings and out in the field. You will be actively involved in addressing complex engineering challenges, gaining invaluable hands-on experience across diverse aspects of track evaluation. As an immersive railroader in training, you’ll travel extensively — up to 100% across North America—making a tangible impact on the safety, reliability, and continuous improvement of our rail infrastructure.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Support quality assurance and control processes
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Monitor track recording systems and data collection tools
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Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems
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Join office meetings, field meetings, and conference calls to support project coordination
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Effectively and professionally communicate with management to ensure clarity and support organizational objectives
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Assist with data processing and archiving
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Learn how railway engineering works—on the ground and in motion
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
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High school diploma or general equivalency
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Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering at an accredited institution
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Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
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Demonstrated enthusiasm for data analysis and practical technical tasks
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Experience in Microsoft Office software suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Possess a valid driver’s license and passport with eligibility to travel throughout Canada and the U.S.
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
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Flexible and competitive benefits package
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Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
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Employee share purchase plan
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Performance incentive plan
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Annual fitness subsidy
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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 drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
Background Investigation
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Criminal history check
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Education verification
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Professional references
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Driver’s license verification and driving history
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 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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Req ID: 105939
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Department: Engineering
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Job Type: Co-op
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Position Type: Non-Union
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Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Country: Canada
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% of Travel: 90-100%
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# of Positions: 1
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Job Grade: 5
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Job Available to: Students
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