Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

　　POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

　　Perform quality cuts with oxy & acet., air gouge and lancing

　　Fits steel

　　Fabricates steel

　　Repair various structural components on bridges such as cracked stringers, floor beams and perforated web members by installing splice plates, reinforcing plates, reinforcing angles and other repair schemes provided

　　Read and interpret drawings

　　Material ordering

　　All other duties assigned by the structures supervisor

　　An emphasis on safety is critical for all employees. This can be a high risk environment as you will be working around heavy moving equipment

　　Employees must remain focused at all times and be willing to work in a team environment

　　The work location is outdoors and, therefore, you will be working in all weather conditions (rain, direct sunlight, snow etc)

　　POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

　　Must have certification as a journeyman welder and must pass the CPKC Rail qualifying test

　　Have a working knowledge of the welding equipment involved with the various welding procedures

　　Comprehend blueprints and be able to develop layout patters for projects and calculate quantities of materials

　　Have a thorough knowledge of metals, electrodes, welding gases and gas welding filler rods

　　Be able to recognize defective welds, determine the cause, and perform proper repair procedures to the defective area

　　Have a working knowledge of the mathematical calculations pertaining to the welding trade

　　Must possess a valid driver’s license

　　A safety-oriented work ethic supported by experience within the labour industry

　　Be comfortable working on structures at heights with proper fall protection equipment

　　Ability to follow instructions, rules and regulations is essential written and verbal communications skills

　　Ability to work as a valuable member of a team

　　WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

　　Flexible and competitive benefits package

　　Competitive company pension plan

　　Employee Share Purchase Plan

　　Performance Incentive Program

　　Annual Fitness Subsidy

　　Medical Requirements:

　　CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is a safety sensitive position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.

　　Background Investigation:

　　The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

　　Criminal history check

　　Reference check

　　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 Colour (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: 102039

　　Department: Engineering

　　Job Type: Full-Time

　　Position Type: Union

　　Location: Winnipeg , Manitoba

　　Country: Canada

　　% of Travel: 50-60%

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