Assistant Superintendent Canadian Pacific Kansas City United States, Illinois, Bensenville 205 West Grand Avenue (Show on map) Sep 22, 2026 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 Assistant Superintendent, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth movement of traffic within our road territory and yard-terminal. Your leadership will be vital in developing, organizing, and completing the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan in a safe and efficient manner. This position is an exciting opportunity to drive premium results through a dedicated team of Trainmasters, Assistant Trainmasters, and union workforce.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ensure the safe and tactical execution of the Operating Plan through active supervision of operating (train) crews, yardmasters, support staff, assistant trainmasters and trainmasters

Drive operating plan in a safe and efficient manner

Deliver results against performance and financial metrics through asset utilization

Participate and assist with safety and business plan rollouts across the region

Assist in establishing career development plans and stretch assignments to further develop team members for career succession

Mentor the team continuously, reinforcing behaviors leading to outstanding results

Ensure optimization and cost control through the efficiency of business support functions (i.e., clerical, customer service, sales & marketing)

Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and CPKC policies; provide input to Labor Relations for future contract bargaining

Align with all regulatory agencies and maintain positive working relationships

Conduct safety-related efficiency tests, train rides, and activities to support a safe, efficient operation. Investigate safety rules and policy failures and respond to safety, health, and environmental incidents as needed

Ensure timely implementation of processes identified through corporate initiatives and ensure the application of CPKC's safety practices, policies, and procedures by all subordinates

Prioritize achieving results while maintaining a focus on safety

Occasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses, General Code Operating Rules (GCOR, Engineer etc.) as per industry regulations

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or general equivalency

5+ 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

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 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

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:

106522

Department:

Operations Southern Region

Job Type:

Full-Time

Position Type:

Non-Union

Location:

Bensenville, Illinois

Country:

United States

% of

Travel:

80-90%

# of

Positions:

1

Job Grade:

3

Compensation Rate:

$130,000.00

Job Available to: Internal & External #

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