Temporary Right of Way Protection Employee

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:

Join our Engineering team in Saratoga Springs, NY, and help ensure the safe coordination of construction activities on active railway property. As a Right of Way professional, you’ll be responsible for providing critical On Track Safety oversight, ensuring employees and contractors comply with railway operating rules and clear work zones ahead of approaching trains. Your efforts will minimize disruptions to rail traffic and play a key role in maintaining efficient and safe infrastructure operations. This is a temporary position is primarily Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, with occasional night shifts as required. The role will exist until July/August 2026 in which employees will have opportunity to apply for other positions within the Engineering department. 

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conduct daily job briefings in order that all contractors understand site specific instructions prior to commencing work
• Review the work site, consult with Supervisor and or contractors to understand work being conducted, and any potential hazards to train operations
• Oversee and implement safety protocols for individuals positioned within 25 feet of the track or in any area where they may be exposed to on-track hazards
• Set up, reposition and dismantle railway specific signals (flags) at designated locations
• Communicate with supervisors and team members using various methods, ensuring adherence to all safety and operational procedures
• Promptly secure the area, identify and document witnesses, and notify the appropriate authorities in the event of personal injury or property damage
• Embrace CPKC’s safety culture by consistently following company policies and procedures to ensure you go home safely each day
• Perform related administrative duties and proper documentation

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 1 year of traffic control or construction experience is preferred, not mandatory
• Available to work a standard 40-hour week, with flexibility for overtime, on-call duty, alternate shifts, and night schedules as necessary
• Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment required for the job in a safe manner

 

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive 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 or regulated 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
• Social Security Number verification
• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form

 

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: 105777
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Seasonal
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 5
• Compensation Rate: $29.95/hr.
• Job Available to: Internal & External

 

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