Question 1

Does CPKC pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CPKC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CPKC. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at CPKC?

Accepted Answer

25% of CPKC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated CPKC 1.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.1 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at CPKC?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"Pay was good and all the workers made sure that the new hires new what they were doing" ((in 223 reviews)); "Good benefits and that's about it other than a feed every so often when you reach an almost impossible goal" ((in 176 reviews)); "Some really good people and pleasant to work with." ((in 60 reviews)); "Good benefits and pension." ((in 57 reviews)); "Good Salary and that’s it" ((in 45 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"No work life balance Bully Style Management from Top to bottom ( they are encouraged and coached that way) Tough environment to work in" ((in 125 reviews)); "Middle managers have too many direct reports and cannot effectively monitor and coach their performance." ((in 55 reviews)); "Long hours and away from home" ((in 44 reviews)); "Poor leadership especially IT and Cybersecurity." ((in 27 reviews)); "very demanding and stressful work environment" ((in 19 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about CPKC layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed CPKC locations?

Accepted Answer

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

CPKC reviews

Ratings by category

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

No work life Balance

Canadian pacific

Old school company

Jobs at CPKC

CPKC reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Jobs at CPKC

CPKC reviews FAQs