Labourer

Job summary

Maintain clean, safe, organized, and sanitary shop areas by handling waste, cleaning floors and equipment, and removing snow, ice, and debris. Support general shop maintenance, report hazards and unsafe conditions, and follow company safety and regulatory requirements.

Job details

Posting Start Date: 10/2/26 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 Labourer is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment within the shop. This role supports daily operations by performing general cleaning, basic maintenance tasks, and ensuring shop areas remain organized and hazard‑free. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Empty garbage and recycling containers, replace liners, and safely dispose of waste materials, including scrap metal and other shop waste Clean, sweep, and maintain shop floors and work areas to ensure a safe and efficient working environment Remove snow, ice, and debris from building entrances, doorways, and surrounding areas to maintain safe access for employees and equipment Pressure wash and clean maintenance bays, shop floors, machinery, tools, and company vehicles Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary shop facilities in accordance with established safety, housekeeping, and environmental standards Support a safe workplace by identifying and reporting hazards, unsafe conditions, and housekeeping concerns Assist with general shop maintenance and cleanliness tasks to ensure operational readiness and efficiency Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while performing assigned duties POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or general equivalency Valid driver’s license 1 year eaxperience working on or around heavy equipment Must be able to work within strict established safety and work guidelines/rules to complete job Ability to pass the required written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, rules, regulations and other written or printed material in English 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: 106554 Department: Mechanical Loco Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Union Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia Country: Canada % of Travel: 0-10% # of Positions: 1 Compensation Rate: $29.78 Job Available to: Internal & External

What you’ll do

Maintain clean, safe, organized, and sanitary shop areas by handling waste, cleaning floors and equipment, and removing snow, ice, and debris. Support general shop maintenance, report hazards and unsafe conditions, and follow company safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and one year of experience working on or around heavy equipment. Candidates must follow strict safety guidelines and be able to pass written examinations and understand safety materials in English.

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

• safety procedures · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Shop Cleaning
• Housekeeping
• Waste Disposal
• Floor Sweeping
• Pressure Washing
• Basic Maintenance
• Heavy Equipment Experience
• Hazard Identification
• Workplace Safety
• Safety Procedures
• Reading Safety Instructions
• Organization
• Snow And Ice Removal
• Shop Facility Maintenance

Job areas

• Trades
• Transportation
• Security & Safety

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