Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The CPKC Police Service delivers police services to the CPKC network. Duties include emergency response, special events policing, risk reduction operations, investigation and enforcement of criminal acts, crime prevention and public safety programs. Although the position is based out of the Toronto Detachment, members can report from Vaughan. The first-class constable’s rate of pay for 2024 is 111K or 53.41 per hour. In 2025 it will increase to 115K.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Public Safety through enforcement and education
Prevention and detection of crime
Enforcement of Federal, Provincial, and municipal laws, statutes, and by-laws
Criminal and Collision investigations
Emergency response to incidents and calls for service
Protection of Railway assets, operations, and personnel
Work with other Law Enforcement Agencies during investigations and in joint enforcement operations
Maintain good working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
Effectively and efficiently plan, manage, and prioritize workload and conduct general and directed patrols
Be prepared to travel on assignments, in response to incidents and for training within the Province of Ont
Be prepared for ‘On-Call’ & ‘Callout’ – with both, there is compensation
Possess strong communication skills
Provide assistance to victims of crime
Prepare comprehensive reports and prosecution files and deliver court testimony
Manage and escort prisoners
Ability to work shiftwork, weekends & statutory holidays
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a Canadian citizen
Must have a High School diploma or GED
Post-Secondary education would be an asset
Must have completed & passed full basic police recruit training with a recognized police service in Canada
Must be a FIRST class police constable and be in good standing with a recognized Canadian federal, provincial, municipal or First Nations police service. Retired and recent law enforcement experience will be considered as long as it was within the last 24 months. You must also have experience and the authority to enforce the Criminal Code of Canada
Knowledge of the Canadian Criminal Justice System
Knowledge of enforcement under Provincial Statutes
Community involvement would be an asset
Basic computer skills are required
Must be able to successfully complete a fitness test (PARE, POPAT or PREP)
Must possess a valid driver’s license for the province in which they are employed
Must be qualified in First Aid, CPR and AED
Must be able to meet CPKC Police Firearms and Use of Force Standards
Must be able to complete and pass a psychological evaluation
Must be able to complete and pass a polygraph exam
Must not have any McNeil decisions on personnel file
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension plan
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Annual Fitness Subsidy
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
Medical Requirements:
Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.
Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
Criminal history check
Reference check
Education verification
Financial and credit check
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.
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 Colour (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: 102625
Department: Corporate Risk
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Union
Location: Vaughan, Ontario
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 0-10%
# of Positions: 1
Compensation Rate: $53.41 Per Hour
Job Available to: Internal & External
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