Carpenter

Job summary

Interpret blueprints and perform carpentry, finishing, concrete, and construction work on railroad bridges, culverts, and buildings. Maintain equipment and project records while following railroad safety protocols, operational guidelines, and Transport Canada regulations.

Job details

Posting Start Date: 10/1/26 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: CPKC is seeking a highly skilled and certified Journeyman Carpenter to join our Engineering team. In this dynamic position, you will play a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity of the railroad by specializing in the construction, maintenance, and repair of bridges and buildings. Reporting to the Manager of Bridge Maintenance, you will contribute to the safety and operational efficiency of train movement across North America, delivering an exceptional service to our customers. As a valued member of our team, your expertise in carpentry will directly support CPKC's commitment to excellence in rail infrastructure and transportation. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Analyze and interpret blueprints to ensure precise project implementation Complete interior and exterior finishes to improve spaces by performing drywall installation, painting and applying trim work Construct and pour concrete foundations, slabs and various structural forms Gather, organize and prepare construction materials, including lumber and other necessary supplies Skilled in handling manual and power tools, including measurement instruments, saws, hammers and woodworking machinery Operate rigging and scaffolding equipment to ensure safe and efficient work at elevated heights Assist in maintaining accurate records of equipment maintenance, timesheets and project documentation, ensuring proper care and usage Perform construction and repair tasks related to culverts, timber bridges, steel bridges and buildings Comply with safety protocols, operational guidelines and Transport Canada regulations within the railroad sector Adhere to safety guidelines in a high-risk, team-oriented work environment, prioritizing vigilance when working around heavy and moving equipment POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age High school diploma or general equivalency Valid driver’s license Possess journeyman carpenter certification Demonstrate strong proficiency in using hand-powered tools; experience with heavy machinery operation is considered an asset Acquire and maintain a Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification at a minimum of Level "D" 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 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). Req ID: 106550 Department: Engineering Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Union Location: Cranbrook, British Columbia Country: Canada % of Travel: 60-70% # of Positions: 1 Compensation Rate: $35.53 Job Available to: Internal & External

What you’ll do

Interpret blueprints and perform carpentry, finishing, concrete, and construction work on railroad bridges, culverts, and buildings. Maintain equipment and project records while following railroad safety protocols, operational guidelines, and Transport Canada regulations.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and journeyman carpenter certification. They must demonstrate proficiency with hand and power tools and obtain and maintain at least Level D Canadian Rail Operating Rules certification; heavy machinery experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Flexible and Competitive Benefits Package
• Company Pension and/or Retirement Plans
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-Time Studies Program

Listed skills

• Construction Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Blueprint Interpretation
• Carpentry
• Drywall Installation
• Painting
• Trim Work
• Concrete Construction
• Hand and Power Tool Use
• Measurement
• Rigging
• Scaffolding
• Bridge Construction and Repair
• Building Construction and Repair
• Equipment Maintenance
• Construction Documentation
• Railroad Safety
• Canadian Rail Operating Rules

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Engineering
• Transportation
• Security & Safety

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