Assistant Trainmaster

Posting

Start Date:

7/15/26

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting the 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.

A $7,500 location differential is offered only for the position in North Dakota.

The Assistant Trainmaster will support the efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard‑terminal by developing, coordinating, and ensuring the daily yard‑terminal/road operating plan is completed in a safe and cost‑effective manner. This position offers a $10,000 signing bonus for qualified candidates.

• Coordinate all train movements within the yard and mainline through active supervision of personnel and communication across departments, ensuring compliance with the Local Service Operating Plan and Operating Plan.
• Coordinate and standardize processes related to operating plan, arrival, classification, building, inspecting, and dispatching of trains.
• Provide leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity, and financial metrics.
• Effectively lead trains and engines operating employees, acting as a safety leader through active observations and discussions about rule compliance and by implementing preventative measures through staff engagement.
• Occasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses (Canadian Rail Operating Rules for Canada, General Code Operating Rules for the U.S., Engineer, etc.) as per industry regulations.
• Assist in crew transportation to and from trains.

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma.
• Previous railway experience as a conductor and/or locomotive engineer qualification is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid passport, ability to travel to the U.S./CAN without restrictions.
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions.
• Leadership presence with the drive and commitment to career advancement.
• Strong troubleshooting skills; ability to drill down to understand root cause and resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations.
• Excellent communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions, including over radio).
• Read and understand safety instructions, operating rules, regulations, and other written or printed material in English.
• Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• 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.

• Medical and drug testing: 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, passport verification, Social Security Number verification.

As an employee with a North American presence, the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business  may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (U.S.) and an employment equity employer committed to inclusion (Canada). We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ+ community members, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process are available upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Req
Department:
Operations Southern Region
Job Type: Full‑Time
Position Type:
Non‑Union

Location:

Minot, North Dakota
Country:
United States
Travel: 50‑60%
Positions: 1
Job Grade: 5
Job Available to:
Internal & External