Job Description
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:
The Millwright is responsible for maintaining, repairing, modifying, and installing plant production equipment, overhead cranes, and related machinery. This role ensures equipment reliability through proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and timely repairs to support safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Perform installation, servicing, modifications, maintenance, and repairs to keep shop machinery, machine tools, stationary equipment, non–self-propelled mobile equipment, overhead cranes, exhaust and vacuum systems, material‑handling systems, pumps, hydraulics, motors, and other plant equipment in safe and efficient operating condition
- Diagnose malfunctions in machines and plant equipment; make necessary adjustments and repairs, including fabricating parts as required to complete the work
- Interpret and work from blueprints, schematic drawings, service manuals, and other technical documentation
- Adapt to new methods, processes, materials, and equipment to support continuous improvement and operational efficiency
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Red Seal Millwright certification
- Minimum 2 years of experience; Industrial Electrical experience considered an asset
- PLC troubleshooting experience preferred
- Strong problem‑solving abilities and proficient computer skills
- Ability to work safely and follow strict established work procedures and guidelines
- Must obtain all required CPKC certifications related to specific tasks and assignments
- CPKC operates 24/7/365; must be available to work various shifts, including weekends
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
- Employee share purchase 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
- Driver's license verification and driving history
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: 105589
- Department: Mechanical Loco
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Union
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 0-10%
of Positions: 1
- Compensation Rate: $48.34/hr
- Job Available to: Internal & External