We recognize the invaluable skills and experience that you have gained from serving for your country. That's why we want to be your first choice in a new career outside the military. We offer rewarding careers, competitive pay and benefits, and advancement opportunities.
Why CP
- Transferrable skills
- Outdoor environment
Programs & support
Veteran Management Trainee program
In order to set veterans up for success, CP offers a custom-designed Veteran Management Trainee program. This program -- which ranges from 10 to 16 weeks -- is a comprehensive training program where participants learn and practice the critical skills needed to be placed in a front-line management position.
Throughout the program, veterans will learn the specifics of their role by participating in a mixture of classroom and on-the-job training. They'll also spend time with other departments within CP to ensure that they get exposure to the organization and the rail industry which will set them up for future success.
Front-line Management positions include:
- Operations Train and Engine: Trainmaster, Assistant Trainmaster and Road Foreman
- Engineering – Track: Supervisor, Track Inspector and Production Supervisor
- Engineering – Signals and Communications: Maintenance Supervisor and Manager, Construction Supervisor and Manager
- Mechanical – Locomotive: Supervisor and Manager Mechanical – Locomotive
- Mechanical – Railcar: Supervisor and Manager Mechanical – Car
Mentorship program
CP is committed to guiding veterans through their transition at CP, which includes assigning dedicated mentors who are also veterans. This mentorship educates veterans about opportunities at CP and addresses any anxieties or concerns as they settle into a new career.
To learn more about CP's Veteran Management Trainee and Mentorship programs, send an email to rory_thompson@cpr.ca
CP Veterans Social Club
CP has an established veteran network of employees that support each other in a seamless transition to the railway and throughout their career path. At CP, you will discover a community of people with similar backgrounds to support your lifelong career.
Veterans hiring process
Applying to the Veteran Management Trainee program at CP is a simple, 3-step process:
- Apply for a job at CP
- Send an email to rory_thompson@cpr.ca indicating which job you've applied for
- Veterans will join the appropriate Veteran Management Trainee program after they have successfully been offered one of our many roles
Apply here
Meet CP's Veterans
Randi Grice, Rail Traffic Controller
Learning how to guide the passage of trains as a Rail Traffic Controller at CP felt like a natural career transition from her role as a Naval Signalman
Antonio Esposito, Conductor
When he transitioned out of the Air Force, Antonio was looking for a career that would recognize his leadership skills and dependability
James Laney, Assistant Trainmaster
Recognizing his potential to advance and the focus on promoting employees, James applied for CP’s ‘This Way Up’ program, which landed him his current job
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