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.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The CPKC Police Service offers an exciting career for bold and skilled experienced officers ready to protect communities and safeguard Canada's vital railway infrastructure. Join an outstanding law enforcement team that handles crime prevention, emergency response, events and collaborates with other agencies, including railway operations. Redefine service impact with a dedicated team. The 2025 annual salary for a first-class constable is 114k without overtime (OT) and call-out.
This position will be based at detachment locations across Canada depending on position availability.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Promote public safety by enforcing federal, provincial and municipal laws. Additionally, this includes educating the community and collaborating with other law enforcement agencies during investigations and joint operations.
• Prevent and detect crime through proactive patrols, investigations and the effective management of workload. This includes responding to emergency incidents and general calls for service
• Conduct criminal and collision investigations, prepare comprehensive reports, prosecution files and deliver professional court testimony as required
• Protect railway assets, operations and personnel while ensuring the safety and security of critical infrastructure
• Provide assistance and support to victims of crime while managing responsibilities and maintaining public trust
• Maintain strong communication skills, a solid understanding of relevant legislation, and adherence to policies and procedures to ensure effective enforcement and service delivery
• Be flexible and prepared for travel on assignment. 'On-call' duty and rotating schedules, including being operational on nights, weekends, and holidays are part of the operational requirements
• Plan, manage and prioritize workload effectively while conducting patrols. Collaborate with other agencies and stay prepared for training opportunities and emerging assignments

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma with a preference for post-secondary education and community involvement
• Currently a sworn 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 on a case-by-case basis
• Possess a strong knowledge of the Canadian Criminal Justice System and enforcement under Provincial Statutes
• Must meet established physical and professional standards. This includes the successful completion of fitness tests like Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE), Police Officer Physical Ability Test (POPAT), and Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police Officers (PREP), psychological exam, polygraph exam and meeting the CPKC Police Firearms and Use of Force Standards
• Current First Aid, CPR and AED qualifications
• Must not have any McNeil decisions on personnel file
• A valid driver's license required

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
• Polygraph test
• Psychological test
• Physical ability test
• Reference checks
• Financial and credit check

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: 104901
• Department: Corporate Risk
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Eastern Canada, Eastern Canada
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Compensation Rate: $54.899
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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