Specialist, Regulatory Compliance 1

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC•Kansas City, MO

7d•Onsite

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 Specialist, Regulatory Compliance helps make sure Mechanical Car, Locomotive, and Engineering operations follow all required regulations. The role focuses heavily on incident management, accurate reporting, and keeping an eye on costs. This position needs someone who understands operations well, can use good judgment when things aren’t clear ‑ cut, and isn’t afraid to question current practices to support compliance and ongoing improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
10+ years of railroad experience is preferred, specializing in mechanical and engineering operations
Skilled in incident management and regulatory reporting
Experienced in interpreting and applying federal regulations in Canada, US, Mexico
Strong analytical abilities in operational expense analysis and costing
Proficient in SAP work order extraction and analysis
Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Monitor Mechanical and Engineering regulatory reporting compliance across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico
Review, investigate, and report regulatory incidents, checking details and costs to ensure reports are accurate and submitted on time
Stay up to date and confident using incident management systems and reporting processes
Track and review Mechanical and Engineering expenses, offering insights and helping support compliance efforts
Use systems like SAP, and all Mechanical and Engineering department applications to review work orders and related cost information
Lead regular compliance review calls with field teams and work closely with other groups to ensure information flows accurately
Support audits and regulatory reviews, making sure processes align with internal controls and compliance standards
Raise concerns when needed, provide compliance guidance, and share best practices with field staff and team members
Create new processes when gaps are identified, and improve existing processes whenever there’s an opportunity