Remote Safety Inspection
About The Position
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. The Remote Safety Inspector performs mechanical and safety inspections using wayside technology in support of the mechanical car, safety and regulatory departments. Inspections performed by the employee are used to resolve mechanical defects, safety issues and root causes for various trains during railway operations in compliance with government regulations. The Ideal candidate will have railway experience and a keen analytical eye.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general equivalency
- Valid driver’s license
- Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in industry inspecting railcars or show strength in railcar maintenance and repair
- Must meet Transport Canada and CPKC’s criteria for a certified Rail Car Apprentice or Mechanic
- Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions)
- Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
Nice To Haves
- Railway experience
- Keen analytical eye
Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical safety and maintenance inspections using technology
- Responsible for image and car repair validations
- Capture statistics on system reliability and accuracy
- Provide information to mechanical, safety and regulatory departments
- Participate in business case developments for new technology purchases and/or process integrations based on inspection results to improve railway safety and efficiency
- Support continuous improvement of existing technology and further development of inspection processes
- Provide dedication to safety and ability to complete work within guidelines/rules
Benefits
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
- Employee share purchase plan
- Annual fitness subsidy
- Part-time studies program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
