Summer Co-op Sourcing and Logistics

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:

Reporting to the Manager, Sourcing, you will play a key role in supporting the sourcing, procurement and management of both direct & indirect Spend in accordance with CPKC’s policies and procedures. You’ll assist in driving cost-effective, high-quality solutions in partnership with business leaders, while supporting the management of vendor contracts and budgets. This is your opportunity to elevate service and make a lasting impact.

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide administrative support in the development of sourcing and tactical plans for the Sourcing Services portfolio which includes but not limited to  construction, maintenance & repair and auxiliary services i.e. waste management, pest control etc
• Assist in the sourcing process including request for proposal (RFP) development and issuance, negotiations, contract execution and contract management including Ariba, SAP and supplier administration
• Assist daily activities across operations including transportation and logistics, vendor performance, and regulatory compliance
• Review related sourcing compliance measurements for the Sourcing Services portfolio and initiate required corrective action and/or communication
• Maintain scorecard reports and sourcing and tactical plans for review with senior management. 

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary student enrolled in a Supply chain, Sourcing, Logistics or related program
• Must be familiar with Excel, Outlook, Shared Drives
• Effective verbal and written communication, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members

 

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Onsite Gym
• Free Parking

 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references

 

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: 105607
• Department: Finance & Accounting
• Job Type: Co-op
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: External

 

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