Job Description
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.
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
We are seeking a motivated student to join our Cloud Computing Center of Excellence as a Cloud Developer Intern. In this role, you'll collaborate with our team to implement new cloud features, automate processes, and support cloud initiatives. This internship is designed for students who are excited to learn, contribute, and grow their knowledge in real-world cloud computing environments.
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This internship opportunity is for a 6-month term, from September 2026 to March 2027.
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POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications and services under the guidance of senior engineers
Contribute to cloud automation scripts, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines
Assist with troubleshooting and resolving issues in our cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Participate in code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing sessions
Support the evaluation and adoption of new cloud tools and technologies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions
Stay current on cloud trends and best practices
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Some experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java, or C#)
Familiarity with cloud concepts or platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is an asset
Understanding of software development fundamentals
Eagerness to learn new technologies and grow technical skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
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Nice to Have Skills
Front-end Development: (React/Angular/Vue/Streamlit/Typescript/HTML)
Back-end Development: (Node/Python/Java/.NET)
AWS Core: Â (Lambda/ API Gateway/ DynamoDB/ S3/ ECS)
IaC: (CDK/CloudFormation/Terraform)
CI/CD: Â (AWS CodeBuild/ AWS Code Pipeline)
Monitoring: CloudWatch
Networking: VPC/DNS/Web Application Firewall
Azure Core: (Logic apps, Function apps, Data Lake, Stream Analytics)
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WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
Onsite Gym
Free Parking
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PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Background Investigation
Criminal history check
Education verification
Professional references
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Req ID: 106242
Department: Information Services & Network Service Centre (NSC)
Job Type: Intern
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 0-10%
# of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 5
Job Available to: External
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