Signals & Communications Technician - CMQ

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High school diploma or GED
 
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Pay

$36.82 an hour
Job type

Full-time
Shift and schedule

Weekends as needed

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Location
Farnham, QC J2N 1T4
 
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Full 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. The primary work location for this position can be based in Farnham or Sherbrooke, QC.


PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Our dynamic Signals and Communications (S&C) team plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains. As an S&C Technician, you will be a key member of a high-performing team dedicated to maintaining S&C systems in alignment with established standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring the safe operation of trains throughout the territory. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing system malfunctions, performing critical repairs, and fine-tuning signal equipment to enhance reliability and uphold safety standards.


POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Utilize electronic testing tools to install, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment issues
Diagnose equipment malfunctions down to the circuit board level
Collaborate with vendors to arrange repairs for faulty circuit boards and components
Operate computers to perform diagnostics, manage software-related tasks, and extract system logs
Conduct testing, inspection, and repair of equipment in compliance with industry standards
Create comprehensive reports documenting test results and inspection findings
Offer technical and field support for corporate data networks and other maintenance operations
Adhere to railway operating rules, safety protocols, policies, and best practices
Develop expertise in interpreting S&C circuit drawings and standards

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or general equivalency
Must be at least 18 years of age
Electronics/ Technologist training from a recognized technical college is a plus
Valid driver’s license
Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
Occasionally work away from home, frequently in remote and secluded location
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to provide clear and concise information to team members and stakeholders
A strong emphasis is placed on adhering to safety protocols and maintaining vigilance to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your team

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: 104809
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Union
Location: Farnham, Quebec
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 40-50%
# of Positions: 1
Compensation Rate: $36.82 per hour
Job Available to: Internal & External

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