Railcar Vehicle Driver — Hands-On, Safe

Position: Railcar Vehicle Driver — Hands-On, Safe & Flexible Shifts
Location: Montreal

Posting

Start Date:

9/18/26

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:

As a Driver in our Automotive Compound, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and professional handling of new and used automobiles within a high-paced operational environment. This position involves hands-on work, attention to detail, and strict adherence to safety standards while supporting critical transportation and inventory processes.

POSITION

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Safely load and unload motor vehicles to and from multi-level railcars
Install and remove wheel restraints on vehicles positioned on railcars
Shuttle vehicles within the facility to designated areas
Perform visual inspections of vehicles for damage and accurately report findings
Maintain inventory accuracy using handheld scanning devices
Climb ladders to access railcars and install steel bridge plates (approx. 40 lbs) between railcars
Follow all work instructions and safety protocols to ensure compliance and operational excellence

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or general equivalency
Minimum of 2 years of driving experience
Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays
Valid driver’s license
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights up to approximately 20 feet
Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions is required
Comfortable working in confined spaces as small as 5 feet high
Able to sustain physical work on a daily basis
Bilingual in French and English both Written and Verbal

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
Department:
Network & Capacity Management
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type:
Union

Location:

Montreal, Quebec
Country:
Canada
% of Travel: 0-10%
# of Positions: 3
Compensation Rate: $30.79
Job Available to:
Internal & External