Superintendent

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

68d•Remote

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. We are collecting resumes for current and future openings in 2026. The final work location will be based anywhere across our U.S. network and will be determined based on business needs. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Deliver yard and train performance to the Operating Plan, including the development and execution of plans and strategies for safety, service and productivity to achieve financial results for assigned territory. As the Superintendent you are accountable for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity, financial metrics, and adherence to corporate values. You will ensure focused improvements in the development of the workforce for succession planning of operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency
10+ years of railway experience, qualified Conductor or Locomotive Engineer preferred
Valid driver's license
Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one; allowing entry/re-entry to Canada and Mexico
Must be or become GCOR rules qualified
Knowledge of investigations and root cause analysis
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and through multiple channels, including written, verbal, phone, and computer-based communication
Ability to set priorities, develop action plans, and execute effectively under pressure
Willingness to be available 24/7 as required for operational leadership needs
Medical and Drug Testing: This is a safety critical 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, Passport verification, Social Security Number verification

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Optimize productivity (e.g. terminal velocity) by ensuring on-time train performance, yard performance and over-the-road fluidity to meet operating targets and customer requirements
Develop employees and assist in establishing career development plans
Operate within a budget, control costs, and have input to capital budgets for their territory
Ensure safety plan process is rolled out and targets are met
Manage the workforce to ensure productivity and cost control
Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and provide input to Labor Relations for future contract negotiations
Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and maintain effective working relationships (e.g. FRA etc.)
Build and sustain positive relationships with internal and external customers
Ensure timely implementation of processes identified and directed through corporate initiatives
Accountable for the inventory management of terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility
Take ownership of all rail cars idle 24 hours or longer
Accountable for full understanding of business requirements, service commitments and any service penalty conditions for customers in their geographic area
Accountable for the understanding of, and capability to personally access/use any and all systems and technology used by their staff (i.e. TYES, NEXUS, AIR)
Occasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses, General Code Operating Rules (GCOR, Engineer etc.) as per industry regulations