Director Signals & Communication Operations

Posting Start Date:

2/23/26

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: Are you a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced field environment, turning challenges into innovative solutions? As the Director of Signals and Communications (S&C) Operations, headquartered in Toronto ON or Montreal QB, you will lead and oversee the S&C operational unit across CPKC’s Eastern Canada and Northeast United States properties. In this role, you will guide testing, planning, material coordination, inventory management, and a team of 125 signal employees to ensure the safe and efficient 24/7 operation of train movement.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Lead and support all signal employees in safety, training, and safe work practices

Develop and execute maintenance and construction plans aligned with S&C standards

Oversee Transport Canada and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulatory testing within CPKC requirements

Mentor S&C leaders and employees by providing technical guidance and capability development

Conduct investigations and manage discipline for safety issues and operational incidents

Manage capital and overtime budgets and coordinate material sourcing and project planning

Build partnerships with regulators and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and resolve issues

Support 24/7 operations with accountable leadership and effective emergency response

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or general equivalency; bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Electrical Engineering

Minimum of 10 years of meaningful professional experience, including leading and managing sophisticated projects, programs or teams with outcome‑focused deliverables, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid driver’s license

Valid passport with ability to travel to U.S./CAN without restrictions

Strong knowledge of CPKC Red Book requirements standard plans signal equipment and signal system maintenance testing and construction

Understanding of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) collective agreements

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word

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

Professional references

Driver’s license verification and driving history

Passport verification

BECOMING A RAILROADER: As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

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

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 provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Req ID: 105593

Department: Engineering

Job Type: Full‑Time

Position Type: Non‑Union

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Country: Canada

% of Travel: 70‑80%

# of Positions: 1

Job Grade: 2

Job Available to: Internal & External

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