Specialist Safety Programs

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:

As the Specialist Safety Programs (U.S.) you will work with an innovative team at CPKC driving safety accountability and leadership through developing, facilitating, and implementing various safety programs, policies, procedures, and work standards. These efforts will support the CPKC Safety Management System (SMS)/Risk Reduction Program (RRP) and align with safety and regulatory requirements.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide subject matter expertise on the application and interpretation of corporate safety programs and policies including CPKC's SMS/RRP within all operating departments
• Assess potential workplace hazards/risks and providing recommendations to reduce the risk of employee exposure
• Prepare detailed reports outlining objectives, methodology, results, and recommendations related to the overall efficiency and performance of CPKC's SMS/RRP
• Develop and communicate informative resources and technical aids for safety program learning curriculum via company intranet, online learning, and internal social media platforms
• Assist with the development of corporate and functional safety plans for each calendar year and the training of accountable managers/leaders
• Facilitate planning efforts for CPKC's annual Safety Awards for Excellence and annual workplace health and safety committee
• Lead and / or participate in eld safety activities including audits (internal/external) across Canada and the U.S.
• Use practical knowledge of internal and external safety programs and regulations in both Canada and the U.S. (i.e., Canada Labor Code Part II, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA))
• Liaise with regulatory bodies as the need arises on SMS/ RRP matters

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess post-secondary education, or equivalent experience preferably in occupational health and safety or possessing a CRST, CRSP or CSP designation would be considered an asset
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Safety Professional working in an industrial setting and 3 years' experience in railroad operations or related eld would be an asset
• Minimum 3 years' Safety Management System experience and background
• Minimum 3 years' experience in hazard identification/risk assessment and monitoring methods
• Valid passport with ability to travel to U.S./Canada without restrictions

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:

Drug Testing

This position is subject to a negative company drug test.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Passport verification
• Social Security Number verification

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 provided, 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: 104346
• Department: Safety, Training Standards & Rules
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 30-40%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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