Assistant Director Signals and Communications

Job summary

Lead the safe and efficient delivery of signals and communications operations, including maintenance planning and construction activities. Oversee testing services, inventory management, and the professional development of unionized and non-union S&C teams.

Job details

Posting Start Date: 9/10/26 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 Assistant Director of Signals and Communications (S&C) Operations plays a key leadership role in supporting and guiding both unionized and non-union S&C teams. In this dynamic position, you will help drive the safe and efficient delivery of signals and communications operations, overseeing areas such as testing, planning, materials, inventory management, and the supervision and development of signal employees. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Develop and deliver an achievable integrated maintenance plan aligned with S&C standards Accountable for all maintenance and construction activities within the territory, including recommending regional capital upgrades Oversee testing services to ensure a safe, reliable, maintainable S&C plant delivered on schedule and within budget Fully utilize the collective agreement to support effective work management Assist with preparation of subcontract scopes of work and ensure compliance with CPKC maintenance, testing, commissioning standards, and work methods Oversee S&C employees in the apprenticeship program while providing mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to leaders and craft employees Oversee CPKC’s health and safety plan for the region Demonstrate reliability and flexibility in a 24/7 operational environment, responding quickly to emergencies to reduce service interruptions POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or general equivalency Bachelor’s degree preferably in Electrical Engineering is an asset 10 years of S&C maintenance, construction and testing and commissioning experience Valid driver’s license Proven ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and successful information exchange 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: 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 Professional references 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). Req ID: 106482 Department: Engineering Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Non-Union Location: Scarborough, Ontario Country: Canada % of Travel: 60-70% # of Positions: 1 Job Grade: 3 Job Available to: Internal & External

What you’ll do

Lead the safe and efficient delivery of signals and communications operations, including maintenance planning and construction activities. Oversee testing services, inventory management, and the professional development of unionized and non-union S&C teams.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and at least 10 years of experience in S&C maintenance, construction, and testing. A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and strong communication skills.

Benefits

• 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

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Signals and Communications Operations
• Maintenance Planning
• Project Management
• Inventory Management
• Testing and Commissioning
• Collective Agreement Management
• Subcontract Management
• Mentorship and Coaching
• Health and Safety Management
• Emergency Response
• Electrical Engineering
• Technical Guidance

Job areas

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Management & Leadership
• Logistics
• Construction