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CPKC

Manager Operating Practices

Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 5 years of railway operating experience, including qualification as a Locomotive Engineer and experience in an operating leadership role.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Original job description

Posting Start Date: 10/7/26

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:

The Manager Operating Practices plays a key leadership role in shaping safe and efficient railway operations across CPKC's Canadian network. This position leads the development of operating rules and practices, oversees incident investigations and compliance programs, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reduce operational risk, and support business performance. Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional partners, the Manager Operating Practices has a direct impact on how CPKC safely operates today and into the future.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of rules, standards, and practices across CPKC Network.
Manage and develop the Operating Practices team, providing leadership, coaching, and strategic direction
Oversee derailment investigations, root cause analysis, and train handling assessments to identify risks and improve operational safety
Analyze locomotive event recorder, LVVR, and camera data to support incident investigations and regulatory compliance
Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and support investigations involving Transport Canada and the Transportation Safety Board
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Mechanical, Legal, Corporate Risk, and Technology teams to address operational and safety challenges
Drive the adoption of technology and data-driven solutions to enhance operational performance and reduce risk
Participate in industry committees and regulatory working groups to influence and implement operating rule changes
Prepare and present findings, recommendations, and reports to senior leadership and key stakeholders
Support train dynamics simulations, operational reviews, and network-wide safety initiatives

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 5 years of railway operating experience, including qualification as a Locomotive Engineer and experience in an operating leadership role.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop teams, influence stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
Strong knowledge of railway operating rules, train handling, derailment investigations, regulatory requirements, and operational risk management, combined with exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Valid driver’s license
Valid passport with ability to travel to U.S./CAN without restrictions

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 critical 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: 106566
Department:
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 10-20%
# of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 3
Job Available to: Internal & External

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and continuous improvement of operating rules and practices across CPKC’s Canadian network, while managing and developing the Operating Practices team. Oversee investigations, compliance, and safety initiatives; collaborate with internal teams and regulators; and use operational data and technology to reduce risk and improve performance.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience, at least five years of railway operating experience, qualification as a Locomotive Engineer, and experience in an operating leadership role. Candidates must demonstrate leadership, strong knowledge of railway rules, train handling, investigations, regulatory requirements, and risk management, and have a valid driver’s license and unrestricted passport for travel between the U.S. and Canada.

Skills

Railway Operating Rules
Train Handling
Derailment Investigations
Root Cause Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Operational Risk Management
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Incident Investigation
Locomotive Event Recorder Data Analysis
LVVR Data Analysis
Camera Data Analysis
Train Dynamics Simulations
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Communication
Problem-Solving

Benefits

Flexible And Competitive Benefits Package
Company Pension And/Or Retirement Plans
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Annual Fitness Subsidy
Part-Time Studies Program

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Keywords

Railway Operations
Operating Rules
Operating Practices
Locomotive Engineer
Train Handling
Derailment Investigations
Root Cause Analysis
Train Dynamics
Locomotive Event Recorder
LVVR
Camera Data
Transport Canada
Transportation Safety Board
Regulatory Compliance
Operational Risk Management
Safety-Critical Position
Operating Leadership
Team Development
Continuous Improvement
Data-Driven Solutions
Regulatory Working Groups
Industry Committees
Network-Wide Safety Initiatives
Operational Reviews
Calgary
Canadian Network

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