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Mechanical Support
Posting Start Date: 12/31/25
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:
As Mechanical Support, you'll play a key role in a fast-paced production environment, contributing to the manufacturing and maintenance of critical railway components. From wheels, axles, and bearings to track systems and locomotive repairs, your work helps keep the rail network moving safely and efficiently.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently, including forklifts and overhead cranes, to keep production flowing smoothly
• Perform precision manufacturing tasks such as grinding, fitting, heating, bending, and fastening materials to ensure accuracy and quality
• Use hand tools and measuring devices to assemble and build high-quality railway components that meet strict standards

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Minimum 1 year experience working around metal machining equipment and operating a forklift
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to work within strict established safety and work guidelines/rules to complete job
• Ability to pass the required written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, rules, regulations and other written or printed material in English

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

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).

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