Does CPKC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CPKC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CPKC. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CPKC?

24% of CPKC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CPKC 1.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.1 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CPKC?

Railroad Conductor (94) , Conductor (59) , Locomotive Engineer (50) , Train Conductor (38) , Manager (33) , Freight Conductor (26) , Trainmaster (25) , Analyst (23) , Specialist (23) , Assistant TRAINMASTER (20) , Supervisor (17) , Director (14) , Rail Traffic Controller (13) , Diesel Mechanic (12) , Engineer (12)

What are the pros of working at CPKC according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was good and all the workers made sure that the new hires new what they were doing" ((in 226 reviews)); "Good benefits and that's about it other than a feed every so often when you reach an almost impossible goal" ((in 164 reviews)); "Good benefits and pension." ((in 58 reviews)); "Some really good people and pleasant to work with." ((in 58 reviews)); "Good Salary and that’s it" ((in 47 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CPKC according to real employee reviews?

"No work life balance Bully Style Management from Top to bottom ( they are encouraged and coached that way) Tough environment to work in" ((in 126 reviews)); "Middle managers have too many direct reports and cannot effectively monitor and coach their performance." ((in 54 reviews)); "Long hours and away from home" ((in 42 reviews)); "upper management and scheduling flipped constantly from working days to nights." ((in 28 reviews)); "Constantly time off for smallest infractions like shoes not tied and safety vest with a button that came undone." ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about CPKC layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CPKC layoffs and their outlook for job security at CPKC in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CPKC locations?

Kansas City , Minneapolis , Saint Paul , Shreveport , Bensenville , Davenport , Chicago , Saratoga Springs , Harvey , Portage , Milwaukee , Heavener , Houston , Jackson , Mason City , Ottumwa , Saint Louis , New York , Detroit , Beaumont , Dallas , Glenwood , Noyes , Baton Rouge , New Orleans , Bossier City , Savanna , Berwyn , Franklin Park , Schaumburg

CPKC reviews

2.5

24% would recommend to a friend

(1,371 total reviews)

Keith Creel

36% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

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CPKC has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,371 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The CPKC employee rating is 29% below average for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews

3.0

Mar 5, 2022

It's a job

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay. Outdoors. Travel. Railroad

Cons

Away from home. Travel. Railroad

5.0

Mar 3, 2022

One of the best railroads in North America.

Transportation manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team environment where help is readily available. If you work hard and put in the effort, you can accomplish anything in KCS system. Safety is the key to having a successful career.

Cons

None, great company and leadership team.

2.0

Mar 3, 2022

Bad management, even worse work/life balance

Signals and communications technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to work outside

Cons

Lack of training after reaching the field. Extremely toxic work environment. Very little clarity of when things should be done and who should do it (constant finger-pointing and playing the blame game). Managers are usually whoever puts their hands up and more often than not they're the worst at their jobs. Non-Unionized employees try to coerce unionized employees to break union rules. The constant pressure to break Transport Canada regulations for the benefit of the company. Nepotism runs deep within the company, which leads to hiring unqualified employees. Creel is not a good person.

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