Train Conductor

Canadian Pacific Railway based in Sparwood, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Train Conductor who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The Canadian Pacific Railway is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States that connects major ports on both the west and east coasts. CP offers North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets around the world.

CP is expanding alongside its customers, providing a full range of freight transportation services, logistics solutions, and supply chain expertise. We are a railroad operating company with a team of dedicated, professional, community-minded railroaders who strive to provide superior service to our customers by doing what we say we will do. Three core values guide CP’s culture: accountability, diversity, and pride.

These values guide our actions, foster respect, and motivate us on our quest for excellence. Our people are the engine that propels our expansion; our culture is the fuel. Are you looking for a new and exciting job? Train Conductor is the ideal career for you. As a Train Conductor, you will begin your rewarding long-term career  candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible.

The vacancies refer to Permanent employment and Full time job.

Employer Name
:
Canadian Pacific Railway
Position
:
Train Conductor
No. of vacancies
: 6
Salary
: $107,000-$140,000/ Annually
Employment type
:
Permanent employment, Full time
Location
:
Sparwood, BC

• The candidate will be expected to work as a member of a train crew, assisting with car switching, making or splitting up trains in yards, or moving cars between yards, sidings, or tracks.
• Depending on their seniority, the candidate will be required to work in either train or yard service.
• The candidate will be required to carry out specific instructions detailing the route and movements of a train.
• The candidate must be capable of handling car switching, including coupling and uncoupling, as well as lifting out coupling devices.
• The candidate will be expected to observe, interpret, and relay signals and other indications affecting train movement.
• The candidate will be expected to signal crew members for engine or train movement by using specific signals or radio to indicate when to start, stop, back up, set or release air brakes.
• In an emergency, the candidate will be required to provide flag protection and relay signals to trains, as specified in the operating rules.
• The candidate will be required to move on and off moving or stationary equipment while the train is performing industrial, station, or yard switching.
• The candidate will be required to ride in a moving car while holding onto grab irons or a ladder for extended periods of time.
• The candidate will be required to fill out forms such as train orders and switch lists, as well as prepare clear and legible reports.
• The candidate will be required to work irregular hours, including holidays, weekends, days and nights, and for periods of up to 12 hours.
• The candidate must be constantly alert to changing conditions and events and take appropriate, safe, and responsible action.
• The candidate will be responsible for separating or adding extra train cars as directed.
• The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all passengers have valid train tickets and accepting payments from passengers who wish to purchase tickets.
• The candidate will be expected to work with railroad engineers, yardmasters, and new hires to coordinate daily activities such as task delegation and employee training.
• The candidate will be expected to keep an eye on onboard activities in order to maintain order and control.
• The candidate will be responsible for noting and reporting any problems with the train’s interior that may jeopardise passenger safety and comfort.
• The candidate will be responsible for supervising passenger boarding and exiting from the train.
• While onboard each train, the candidate will be required to enter information about the destination, cargo contents, or passenger manifesto into a computer database.
• The candidate will be expected to ensure that all safety regulations are followed onboard and with the train’s records, as well as to assist passengers during evacuation or other emergency procedures.

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma as a minimum qualification (GED)
• The ideal…