Senior Manager Mechanical

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 Sr. Manager Mechanical leads the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of mechanical operations in alignment with regulatory standards and business expectations. This role provides strong managerial leadership and supports employee development to drive performance in safety, service, productivity, and financial results. The ideal candidate fosters a proactive safety culture, communicates with clarity and consistency, and holds teams accountable to high standards.   POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Ensure safe shop operations by driving the safety scorecard and confirming safety framework sessions are completed at all terminals Maintain strong emergency response readiness across the territory Provide leadership, coaching, and support to field managers in assigned shops. Establish, communicate, and maintain appropriate staffing levels at each terminal Drive performance to meet operational targets and service expectations Improve car repair productivity through effective capacity utilization and workflow management Address and resolve escalations from terminals in a timely, solutions ‑ focused manner. Validate adherence to decision ‑ making and escalation guidelines; hold managers accountable to standards Drive train yard performance and ensure yard service employees complete required daily train repairs   POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or general equivalency Valid driver’s license Minimum 5 years of working knowledge in railway operations (road, yard, car, mechanical) in a leadership role Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends holidays and on call Ability to interact efficiently and positively with governmental and stakeholders Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues Strong self-motivation and ability to make decisions within limits of authority   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 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: 105573 Department: Mechanical Car Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Non-Union Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Country: Canada % of Travel: 0-10% # of Positions: 1 Job Grade: 3 Job Available to: Internal & External   #LI-ONSITE #LI-CK1