Track Maintainer

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:   Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on North America’s railroads? We’re hiring Track Maintainers to join our team and play a vital role in North America’s railroad industry by maintaining, repairing, and constructing tracks to ensure safe train operations—no previous experience required, as we provide full training and support. Track Maintainers operate in a high production environment performing physical labour to build and maintain tracks and manage right-of-way maintenance. This is a local opportunity with no travel required. This position will be based out of Barrie, ON    POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Replace and repair various track defects, install railway ties, and spikes Utilize hand tools (shovels, axes, hammers, etc.) Clear brush and debris, maintaining drainage, and ensuring safety along the tracks Respond to emergencies and track outages Operate company vehicles when needed Stand, lift, squat for long periods and the ability to lift 50lbs or greater Work shifts and start times are set on a weekly basis and may change daily if required, daily work shifts can start at any time, night or day Work can be seasonal, and employees may be laid off at the end of the work season. Employees will be called back as needed (and in seniority order) for the next work season   POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or general equivalency Valid driver’s license Must be at least 18 years old Foundational knowledge in agriculture, mechanics, and construction trades is preferred Previous outdoor work experience in all weather conditions (rain, direct sunlight, snow etc.) Ability to travel as member of the production team  Strong communication abilities, delivering clear and concise instructions, including over radio Must be able to pass the required physical job tasks for the job position, written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, read and understand operating rules and 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).   Req ID: 105972 Department: Engineering Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Union Location: Barrie, Ontario Country: Canada % of Travel: 0-10% # of Positions: 5 Compensation Rate: $31.393/hr Job Available to: Internal & External   #LI-ONSITE #LI-KD1