ontario rail yard Jobs – 117 Openings This Week

Train Conductor
CPKC —Schreiber, ON
- $231.40 a day
- Weekends as needed
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
Train Conductor
CPKC —Thunder Bay, ON
- $231.40 a day
- Weekends as needed
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
Fire Protection Technician - Railroad
Davey Tree Canada —St. Catharines, ON
- $28–$30 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance
- First Aid Certification
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Dental care
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Fire Protection Technician - Railroad
Davey Tree Canada —Peterborough, ON
- $28–$30 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance
- First Aid Certification
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Dental care
Quick apply
8d
Fire Protection Technician - Railroad
Davey Tree Canada —Thunder Bay, ON
- $28–$30 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance
- First Aid Certification
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Dental care
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8d
Fire Protection Technician - Railroad
Davey Tree Canada —London, ON
- $28–$30 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance
- First Aid Certification
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Dental care
Quick apply
8d
Train Conductor
CPKC —Toronto, ON
- $231.40 a day
- Weekends as needed
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
Electro-Mechanical Technician - Keolis Grand River - 2 year contract
Keolis Canada —Waterloo, ON
- Weekends as needed
- Schematics
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
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Train Conductor
Canadian National Railway —Thunder Bay, ON
- Overtime
- Bilingual
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Shipper/Receiver
Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group —Stratford, ON
- $23.07–$29.89 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- Heavy lifting
- ERP systems
- Profit sharing
- Dental care
Quick apply
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Truck and Coach Technician
Top Lift Enterprises —Woodbridge, ON
- $38–$40 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Rail Loader
Auto Warehousing Company Canada —Windsor, ON
- From $21 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Warehouse Worker
PDI Bulk —Erin, ON
- $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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5d
Field Supervisor, Train Operations
Cadre —Toronto, ON
- $60–$75 an hour
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
6d
Heavy Equipment & Fleet Interior Cleaner
Franks Railway Services Inc —Brampton, ON
- $20 an hour
- Temporary
- Management
- Customer service
- English
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14d
Hardscape and Outdoor Construction Installer
2 Queens Home Services —Ottawa, ON
- $25–$30 an hour
- Temporary
- Driving
- Construction
- In-person
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Shipper Receiver
Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group —Cambridge, ON
- $23.07–$29.89 an hour
- ERP systems
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Profit sharing
- Dental care
Quick apply
2d
Transportation Supervisor
Canadian National Railway —Toronto, ON
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- High school diploma or GED
1d
Warehouse Worker
PDI Bulk —Guelph, ON
- $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
Quick apply
Trackman
Mansour Canadian Rail Track Services Inc. —Sarnia, ON
- $24–$30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy equipment operation
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
Quick apply
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Train Conductor

CPKC -
Schreiber, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$231.40 a day

Qualifications

English
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

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.

CPKC is hiring for September, 2026.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The conductor position is a foundational role in the railway and operates within the framework of the union agreement. A conductor works as a member of a train crew that assists in switching rail cars, making or splitting up trains in rail yards, or moving rail cars between rail yards. This position requires you to be vigilant about the safety of yourself and those around you. You must be prepared for unscheduled shift work, being away from home for extended periods of time and working outdoors in all types of weather.

Joining CPKC as a conductor can lead to career growth as a Yard Foreperson, Locomotive Engineer or management.

Wondering if the conductor role is right for you? Complete this Realistic Job Preview to see if you would be a good fit for the Conductor lifestyle. Watch this video to hear an employee’s perspective on what it takes to be a CPKC Conductor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform work that can be physically demanding such as walking up to 10 kilometers a day on uneven ground, climbing up and down and lifting and pulling heavy objects (up to 80 pounds on occasion)
Willingness to work unscheduled shift work in a 24/7 operating environment
Working up to 12 hour shifts which include days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays
Ability to report to work within a two hour call window, after scheduled rest
Excellent focus, attention to detail and ability to multitask
Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio)
Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions for long periods of time
Must be able to pass the required physical job tasks for the job position, written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, read and understand operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English
Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or general equivalency
Valid driver’s license

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Work in either train or yard service depending on seniority
Carry out specific instructions detailing a train's route and specific movements
Coordinate the switching of cars, including coupling and uncoupling cars and lifting out coupling device
Observe, interpret, and relay signals and other indications affecting movement of train
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
Maintain a thorough understanding of and follow General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), general orders and bulletins
Provide flag protection and relay signals to trains in an emergency situation
Move on and off moving or stationary equipment
Fill out forms including train orders and switch lists and prepare clear and legible reports
Handle emergency situations and operate fire extinguishers as well as be able to apply first aid techniques

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

TRAINING PROGRAM:

CPKC provides 16 weeks of paid in-class and field training. Providing you with a solid understanding of our safety practices, rules and operations. You will earn 80% of the job rate upon starting classroom training $205.69 per day and then 90% of the job rate upon successful completion of the classroom portion (including Part II Exams) $231.40 per day. Earn $85,000 in your first year working as a qualified conductor.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety critical position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessments, and a negative company 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 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: 105957
Department: Operations Central Division
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Union
Location: Schreiber, Ontario
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 90-100%
# of Positions: 4
Job Available to: Internal & External

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