Signal Electronic Technician

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.

About the role

CPKC is committed to safe, reliable, 24/7 railway operations. The Signal and Communications (S&C) team supports this mission by installing, maintaining, testing, inspecting, and repairing Train Control Systems, Grade Crossing Warning Systems, and related signal equipment in compliance with FRA requirements. This role also involves troubleshooting electronic systems, supporting signal teams with technical issues, and maintaining accurate inspection documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, construct, test, inspect, and repair Train Control Systems, Grade Crossing Warning Systems, and related signal apparatus in compliance with Canadian Pacific and FRA regulatory requirements
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment and system failures using meters, scopes, computers, and other test equipment
• Perform software-related tasks, including diagnostics, software burning, uploading/downloading, event log retrieval, and system troubleshooting
• Manage the repair and return process for defective circuit cards and components through equipment vendors
• Complete, manage, and maintain required FRA test and inspection reports and documentation accurately
• Provide technical support and guidance to Signal Maintainers, Signal Crews, Signal Testmen, and other employees as needed
• Develop and apply knowledge of Grade Crossing Warning System equipment, including HXP’s, GCP’s, PMD’s, and Train Control Systems such as VHLC’s, VPI’s, Electro Logic’s, and Microlok’s
• Work primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions while interpreting, verifying, and correcting Signal & Communication circuit drawings and standards as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Post-secondary education preferred
• Valid FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License (GROL) or equivalent certification required, such as International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)
• Valid Driver’s License required to operate a company vehicle
• Ability to respond to emergent work outside of normal working hours
• Ability to occasionally work at various heights, including ladders, signal masts, and structures

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

Pre-employment requirements

• Medical and Drug Testing (this is a safety-sensitive position; 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, professional references, driver’s license verification, and driving history)

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 or maintain certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer through the Management Conductor Program.