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Supervisor Mechanical Locomotive

@ CPKC

Golden, British Columbia

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

CPKC is hiring a Supervisor, Mechanical Locomotive in Golden, British Columbia, to lead a unionized team maintaining and repairing locomotives, mobile equipment and vehicles. The role covers planning and assigning repairs, enforcing AAR, Transport Canada and company standards, and leading safety initiatives. The posting requires a valid driver's licence, availability for nights, weekends and holidays in all weather, and pre-employment medical and background checks, and offers a $10,000 signing bonus for qualified external candidates.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and motivate unionized maintenance and repair team
  • Ensure repairs meet AAR, Transport Canada and CPKC standards
  • Collaborate on Local Service Operating Plan compliance
  • Enforce terminal safety standards and corrective actions
  • Conduct shift briefings and mentor team members

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Two years supervisory experience preferred
  • Available for nights, weekends and holidays
  • Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word and Excel

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-26
First seen by our source
2026-10-27
Source record updated
2026-10-27

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMechanical & electrical trades
Management experience2+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleholidays, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record, education, references, drug and alcohol
Encouraged to applyWomen, Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+, People with disabilities
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Retirement plan, Signing bonus, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Wellness

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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.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As a Supervisor, you will take the lead in planning, scheduling, and assigning resources to ensure all repairs and servicing are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence while fostering a strong safety-first culture. The ideal candidate is a confident leader who communicates effectively, inspires teamwork, and holds themselves and others accountable for delivering exceptional results.

This position offers a $10,000 signing bonus for qualified external candidates.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Lead and motivate a unionized team responsible for maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs on locomotives, mobile equipment, and vehicles used in plant, yard, and road service
  • Ensure all repairs and train servicing meet regulatory and company standards, including Association of American Railroads (AAR), Transport Canada, and CPKC policies
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance operational fluidity and achieve compliance with the Local Service Operating Plan and overall Operating Plan
  • Drive accountability for performance metrics, including safety, service, productivity, and financial results
  • Champion safety compliance within the terminal by enforcing standards, implementing corrective actions, and leading proactive safety discussions to foster a culture of safety.
  • Conduct thorough shift briefings to ensure accurate documentation and seamless communication with the next Supervisor on duty
  • Mentor and coach team members through active observation, constructive feedback, and ongoing skill development

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or general equivalency
  • Valid driver's license
  • 2 years’ previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment is preferred
  • Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
  • Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues
  • Excellent focus, attention to detail and ability to multitask
  • Read and understand safety instructions, operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English
  • Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel

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 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: 106626
  • Department: Mechanical Loco
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Position Type: Non-Union
  • Location: Golden, British Columbia
  • Country: Canada
  • % of Travel: 0-10%
  • # of Positions: 2
  • Job Grade: 5
  • Job Available to: Internal & External

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