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:

Are you ready to lead with vision, champion operational excellence, and drive transformative impact? As Director of Track & Structures, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of track infrastructure in compliance with Transport Canada regulations across a diverse territory—spanning across the Southern Ontario subdivision. Your leadership will empower safe and efficient train operations while you guide and develop a team of front-line supervisors and union employees. By setting and upholding the highest standards for engineering and maintenance, you will ensure operational benchmarks are not only achieved but consistently exceeded. This pivotal role will be based out of Sudbury, ON.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide oversight of the assigned geographic territory, ensuring all infrastructure meets regulatory compliance and safety standards
• Enforce adherence to CPKC safety practices among all direct reports to promote a safe working environment
• Achieve target safety, compliance, service, and financial objectives while identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
• Develop and execute comprehensive annual safety plans in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
• Manage emergency response to service interruptions and seasonal plans for winter, flood, and fire
• Ensure all work practices are consistent with established labor agreements, promoting fair and compliant workforce management
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships and maintain clear, effective communication among direct reports and other departments
• Oversee execution of current-year operational plans and provide strategic input on capital planning priorities to support long-term organizational objectives
• Coach direct reports to improve effectiveness, implement performance plans, and support career development
• Investigate train accidents on main track and sidings, promptly identifying root causes and ensuring timely and accurate reporting

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• 10 years of progressive railroad experience, with a proven track record in leading and managing complex, results-driven projects and programs
• 5+ years of specialized experience in track construction and maintenance of railway physical plant, demonstrating strong expertise in track maintenance, track renewal, structures maintenance, and signals & communications systems
• Valid driver’s license
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements
• Proven ability to apply relevant knowledge and technical skills to ensure compliance with CPKC policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and ensure the achievement of key performance metrics during both emergency and non-emergency operations
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence peers, cross-functional co-managers, and the executive leadership team

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
• Social Security Number verification

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: 105969
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Sudbury, Ontario
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 90-100%

• of Positions: 1

• Job Grade: 2
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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