Supervisor of Signals & Communications

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 changes. Your future starts here. The primary work location of this position will be in Kamloops or Vancouver, British Columbia. Flexibility will be offered with an applicant’s location as we are accepting applications from candidates.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Do you thrive as a hands-on problem solver in a fast-paced field environment, where challenges inspire innovative solutions? As the Supervisor Signals & Communications (S&C), you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and reliability of S&C equipment and systems, which are essential for supporting the efficient movement of trains and equipment across the network. Your key responsibilities will include conducting electrical and mechanical testing of S&C equipment, inspecting and commissioning new installations, and overseeing modifications to existing systems, all while maintaining high standards of safety and operational excellence.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Coordinate activities between maintenance and construction teams to ensure seamless operations, optimize productivity, and deliver high efficiency in workflows

Evaluate and approve the entry into service of new or modified S&C systems, including voice recorders, narrow band systems, and data circuits, ensuring compliance and operational readiness

Mentor and coach junior S&C employees by providing technical guidance and building expertise to enhance team capability and performance

Maintain and update the S&C Alerts database, ensure accurate documentation of field action taken and promote robust record-keeping processes

Investigate and resolve radio interference issues impacting CPKC radio systems, ensuring reliable communication across rail operations

Oversee day-to-day operations at the Radio Shop, manage workflows, prioritize work activities, and sustain operational excellence

Collaborate proactively with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders, such as local municipal governments, Radio Amateurs of Canada, Transport Canada and other railroads, to ensure system compliance and resolve any issues efficiently

Conduct electrical installations and mechanical testing of S&C equipment, diagnose and repair systems to uphold safety and operational standards

Demonstrate adaptability and dependability in supporting a 24/7 operating environment, responding promptly to emergencies to minimize service disruptions

Operate in a 100% field-based position, with exposure to diverse and changing working conditions both indoors and outdoors

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or general equivalency; an Electronics Technology degree/certification from an accredited Technical Institute is a value add

Minimum of 2 years of combined experience in signal construction and maintenance in railroad industry

Valid driver’s license

Strong understanding of CPKC’s Red Book requirements, required practices, standard plans, and signal equipment & principals

Working knowledge of both Signals and Communications circuit designs, to assist in troubleshooting

Knowledge and comprehension of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Collective Agreement

Proficiency with SAP, Rail Tasker and Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word)

Proven ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and successful information exchange

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

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 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

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: 104937

Department: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Non-Union

Location: Kamloops, British Columbia

Country: Canada

% of Travel: 60-70%

# of Positions: 1

Job Grade: 5

Job Available to: Internal & External

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