Able Demolition Services jobs

Are you someone who thrives doing physically demanding outdoor work? Do you have experience with shiftwork and are looking for an opportunity that offers great pay, benefits, and career growth? If you are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident with a background in construction, general labor, landscaping, demolition, mechanical components, excavation, roofing, framing, mining, carpentry, ramp agent, wood mills, granaries, farming, agriculture, military, athletics as an athlete or coach, we want to hear from you!

We are currently seeking Train Conductors in Kamloops, BC. No previous railway experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates with outdoor work experience and various industrial backgrounds, as they have demonstrated exceptional performance in this role.

What’s in it for you?

• Steady and Reliable Paycheck: Earn $85,000-$100,000 in your first-year post qualification
• Paid Training: Comprehensive training programs to set you up for success from day one
• Health, Dental, and Medical Benefits: Benefits start immediately
• Financial Security: Defined benefit pension and employee share purchase plans to help you achieve financial independence

Key Responsibilities:

• Work rotating shifts without advance scheduling on a 2-hour call window, covering days, evenings, and nights, in a 24/7 operating environment
• Engage in rigorous outdoor work tasks
• Operate and communicate by radio with control towers, remote teams, and dispatching centers
• Handle and work with locomotives, train cars, air hoses, braking systems, and switches
• Lift and pull heavy objects (up to 50 pounds on occasion)
• Walk up to 10 km per shift on uneven ground and in varying weather conditions
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, ensuring the well-being of self, team, and the public

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Must pass medical and substance testing including marijuana, have a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma
• Experience with outdoor work, exposed to the elements for 70% of the shift
• Previous shiftwork experience, including on-call assignments
• Strong determination and drive to start from the ground up and quickly build seniority
• Familiarity with heavy equipment and industrial environments
• Physical strength to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift
• Commitment to safety and willingness to implement safety feedback
• Any railway or rail car loading experience is considered an asset

Training:

CPKC provides 16 weeks of paid in-class and field training. Providing you with a solid understanding of our safety practices, rules and operations. You will earn 80% of the job rate upon starting classroom training $205.69 per day and then 90% of the job rate upon successful completion of the classroom portion (including Part II Exams) $231.40 per day. Earn $85,000 in your first year working as a qualified conductor.

About Us:

CPKC is dedicated to ensuring safe and efficient rail freight transportation services. We pride ourselves on providing our employees with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive and grow in their careers.

Apply Now!

Join us and become a key player in an industry that's essential to the economy and infrastructure of Canada. Your next career move starts here!

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)”.

Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driving license
- Mechanical knowledge is a plus
- No prior experience required
- Ability to work in a construction environment
- Strong attention to detail and safety protocols

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kamloops, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Are you legally able to work in Canada without a work permit? (In order to answer yes to this question, you must be a Canadian citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Location:

• Kamloops, BC (required)

Work Location: In person