Assistant Trainmaster

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.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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 implementing preventative measures through staff engagement.
• Occasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses (Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) for Canada, General Code Operating Rules (GCOR) for U.S., Engineer, etc.) as per industry regulations.
• Assist in crew transportation to and from trains.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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).

Pre-employment requirements

• Successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test (this is a safety-critical position; post-hire qualification drug testing may also be required).
• Background investigation including criminal history check, education verification, professional references, driver’s license verification and driving history, and Social Security Number verification.

Becoming a Railroader

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility exists that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements. You may be required to obtain a certification or maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer. Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

$100,500

Schedule

• Full-time, non-union position.
• 50-60% travel required.
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions.

Location: Savanna, Illinois, United States