Assistant Signals and Communications Apprentice

Purpose of the Position

Our dynamic Signals and Communications team plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains. As part of the crew, you will maintain and operate cutting‑edge wayside signal systems, crossings, and track mechanisms, diagnosing malfunctions, performing essential repairs, and optimizing signal equipment to guarantee system reliability and safety.

• Diagnose and repair signal equipment such as lights, track circuits, relays, and crossing gates to maintain optimal functionality
• Perform tasks such as digging, cable repair, pole line work, housekeeping, and wiring while assembling and installing signal equipment
• Identify malfunctions within signal systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to restore reliable operations
• Adapt signal timing to accommodate train schedules and track conditions, ensuring efficiency and accuracy
• Install new signal components and replace aging or worn‑out parts to uphold system integrity and performance
• Maintain thorough documentation of signal system operations, maintenance activities, and adjustments for compliance and operational consistency
• Monitor and ensure precise signal visibility and functionality while strictly adhering to safety regulations and standards

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license (commercial driver’s license preferred)
• Background in agriculture, mechanics, electronics, electrical systems, or construction trades is considered an asset
• Flexible availability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in all weather conditions
• Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver clear instructions and foster effective teamwork
• Strong commitment to safety, consistently following protocols and prioritizing the health and safety of the entire team

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part‑time studies program

This is a safety‑sensitive position; 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.

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Social Security Number verification
• Department of Transportation Background Check (40.25 Form)

CPKC is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities (U.S. applicants). For Canadian applicants, CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates—including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities—to apply. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided as appropriate, upon request.

All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).