General Labourer

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:

Join a team that keeps essential operations moving. As a General Labourer, you will play a key role in supporting critical activities that ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability. This position offers competitive pay, skill development, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Perform a variety of operational tasks to support daily workflows

Safely operate and handle industrial equipment and vehicles as required for assigned duties

Assist with material movement and positioning to maintain efficient operations

Conduct routine checks and promptly report any irregularities to uphold safety and performance standards

Complete accurate documentation and system updates to support compliance and record-keeping

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or general equivalency

Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays

Valid driver’s license

Effective communication skills, including clear verbal and radio instructions

Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions is required

Ability to perform physical tasks and successfully complete required training and assessments

Strong attention to detail and commitment to following safety protocols

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

Driver’s license verification and driving history

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 provide, 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: 105451

Department: Network & Capacity Management

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Union

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Country: Canada

% of Travel: 0-10%

# of Positions: 30

Compensation Rate: $30-$38

Job Available to: Internal & External

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