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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:
Our dynamic Signals and Communications (S&C) team is integral to ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains. We are currently seeking a Red Seal Electrician to join our operations team as an Electrical Specialist. In this role, you will oversee and manage the electrical transmission and control systems within the MacDonald, Connaught, and Shaughnessy tunnels. You will also take charge of designing and installing various electrical circuits in compliance with residential and commercial building standards, while adhering to all safety protocols and regulations for electrical installations.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, service and repair industrial electrical equipment, system monitoring hardware and associated electrical controls in the MacDonald, Connaught, and Shaughnessy tunnel as well as power substations and subsequent switch gear and power infrastructure hardware
* Position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches, lighting fixtures, electrical conduit and controls, relays, circuit breaker panels, switch gear and fuse enclosures
* Read and understand blueprints of electrical circuits for all construction, maintenance, tunnel, and infrastructure
* Adhere to safety procedures and requirements for all electrical isolations and maintenance tasks
* Manage the layout and installation of various electrical circuits using residential and commercial building standards
* Assess tunnel operations requirements and assist with coordinating and refining roles with the Tunnel Management
* Use test instruments and various tools necessary to perform tasks
* Safe use of common hand and power tools
* Work on call to ensure 24/7 coverage for the tunnels and infrastructure assets
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
* Licensed electrician (Red Seal) in the province of British Columbia
* Strong working knowledge in Low, Medium and High voltage 7200KV/4160V/13.8KV/34.5KV, primary power and all types of wiring
* Must have expert and practical knowledge of120/208/240/480/600 Volts Alternating Current (VAC) single and three phase systems
* Must possess a valid class 5 driver's license, preference given to class 3 with air brake endorsement
* Must be able to obtain and hold a Canadian Railway Operating Rules card, minimum level "D"
* Previous work history providing the ability to attain a Field Safety Representative-A ticket (Master Electrician) is an asset
* Knowledge and understanding of electrical theory, application to lighting, power, control equipment, relevant industry codes including Canadian Electrical Code
* Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions for long periods of time at heights and in confined spaces and achieve required certifications
* Ability to travel alone, work independently and respond to emergent work past normal working hours
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 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
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 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: 104932
* Department: Engineering
* Job Type: Full-Time
* Position Type: Non-Union
* Location: Revelstoke, British Columbia
* Country: Canada
* % of Travel: 30-40%
* # of Positions: 1
* Job Grade: 4
* Compensation Rate: $115,000 - $125,000
* Job Available to: Internal & External
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