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   Sean Martin
   Key Master

   This thread is only for C.P. discussion and questions.
   Thanks!

   Posted 1 year ago #
2. 

   Hrlydvdsn
   Member

   Here is the link for the Canadian Pacific careers page for those interested.

   http://www8.cpr.ca/cms/English/General+Public/Careers/default.htm

   Posted 1 year ago #
3. 

   Sean Martin
   Key Master

   Thanks Hrly!

   Posted 1 year ago #
4. 

   Hrlydvdsn
   Member

   If anyone has a question about the inner workings of dispatching or why dispatchers say or act a certain way, I'll answer your question. If I dont have the answer I'll get it. I'm training for it right now.

   Posted 1 year ago #
5. 

   Sean Martin
   Key Master

   Thanks a lot Hrlydvdsn!

   Posted 1 year ago #
6. 

   zzsheepy
   Member

   sean could you give me an email address of anyone who would be inclined to help out who works in the canadian railways someone who could put me in the right direction in terms of best depot to work at etc etc i just need the first step in contacting someone on the ground over there

   Posted 11 months ago #
7. 

   Sean Martin
   Key Master

   I don't know anyone who works for them. Just get the RR jobs guide, downloadable e-book from the banner link above and you will do fine!

   Posted 11 months ago #
8. 

   Hrlydvdsn
   Member

   I work for them, But not in the field

   Posted 11 months ago #
9. 

   zzsheepy
   Member

   hi there hrlydvdsn my name is Colin I'm from Ireland i am working with Irish rail for the last 13 years since i was 17yrs old and i am really interested in moving to Canada in the next 5 yrs with the wife.. and since working on the railways is all i really know i would be looking to try work on the Canadian railways in some way shape or form but i have nobody over there just to you know familiarise me with the way the place is in canada and the way Canadian railways work would you be interested in just chatting via email some time? dont worry i'm not a few slices short of a sliced pan haha

   Posted 11 months ago #
10. 

    Hrlydvdsn
    Member

    Hi Collin, I'm not sure I'd be that big of a help to you because I only started there a couple months ago and I work on the US side. I do know the Canadian side works a little different than the US side even though its the same company. I'll try to help you with any questions you may have though. Feel free to PM me

    Posted 11 months ago #
11. 

    zzsheepy
    Member

    well at the moment i am in the long daunting process of trying to get a green card in fact i have only just started going about, have been onto the Canadian consulate talking about options but realistically if i was moving it would be in the next 5-8 years yea see right now I'm applying to drive trains in Ireland vacancies have come up this summer and i would rather apply for a job with Canadian railway with a driver qualification rather than a lesser qualification because when i hope to move i'll be about 38 yrs and at that age very few in my opinion would take someone... anyway dont mind all that.... but can you tell me how is canadian railway on the us side? whatis your graded job?

    Posted 11 months ago #
12. 

    Sean Martin
    Key Master

    38 is not too old to get hired at all. They won't hire you as a Engineer. You will need to start as a conductor and work your way up. So if your waiting to become an Engineer in Ireland first then it won't help you in Canada. Good luck!

    Posted 11 months ago #
13. 

    zzsheepy
    Member

    appreciate that Sean thanks. credit due to you

    Posted 11 months ago #
14. 

    Hrlydvdsn
    Member

    I agree. Im 37 and just got hired there. Its a great company as far as Im concerned

    Posted 11 months ago #
15. 

    Sean Martin
    Key Master

    I only hear good things about the Canadian RR's..

    Posted 11 months ago #
16. 

    Kristian
    Member

    zzsheepy

    If you still need help with anything for the Canadian RRs shot me an email at magnuson_kristian@yahoo.com I can see what I can help you with, and ask around people I know. Im currently a CP emp.

    Posted 10 months ago #
17. 

    spsdakota
    Member

    drewg360, Welcome to south dakota. Just wanted to give you a heads up on Bnsf and cp/dme. I'm close to aberdeeen. so email me at chxlady@live.com hope you had a safe trip from back east. BNSF tracks run north and south in sd. CP/DME tracks run east and west. they follow a couple of state hwys. people here are really friendly. there is howerver a lot of flooding, so youll feel like youre walking on water, or breathing it some days. good luck in class.

    Posted 10 months ago #
18. 

    LikeInRail
    Member

    Hello all. My name is Ian and am new to the forum. I live in Canada and am trying to get into the railway. I even took a course at my local college to enhance knowledge and resume. I want to work as a conductor. I have had interviews but not gotten in. The interviews were good just not selected. My concern is that when I re-apply to a position I did before, the website seems to reject me. Is thias because I already applied to the area and was rejected?

    Posted 9 months ago #
19. 

    pacgrewes
    Moderator

    LikeinRail, I don't know how they work up in canada, here in the US once you interview for a position in a specific area & are not selected for employment you are locked out for 6 mos. for reappliing for that same area. You can apply for other areas during that 6 month period as many times as there are openings. Good luck!

    Posted 9 months ago #
20. 

    Sean Martin
    Key Master

    Try calling HR and see if it's a computer problem or what!

    Posted 9 months ago #
21. 

    Sean Martin
    Key Master

    Try calling HR and see if it's a computer problem or what!

    Posted 9 months ago #
22. 

    RRranger
    Member

    Hey guys! Anybody apply for conductor trainee positon for CP out of Superior, WI?
    I've heard, as Sean has said, that the Canadian RRs are pretty good. Keepin my fingers crossed that I might hear something.

    Posted 9 months ago #
23. 

    Sean Martin
    Key Master

    Canadians are great to work for!

    Posted 9 months ago #
24. 

    canuckmatt
    Member

    I was checking out CP site and came across this. Hopefully it helps someone out. Recruitment drive in Detroit.

    Heres the link: http://www.cpr.ca/en/careers/Pages/conductor-hire.aspx

    >>Conductors receive good salaries, benefits, pension plan, extensive training, and opportunities for advancement.

    We're holding a recruitment session on Monday, August 29, 2011 in the Detroit area for people who are willing to relocate to North and South Dakota and we're offering a $750 incentive for anyone who meets our relocation requirements.

    We want you to be a of part of our team so apply online (enter keyword: conductor) or visit us at the recruitment session:

    When: Monday, August 29, 8 am – 5 pm

    Where: MGM Grand Detroit, 1777 Third Street<<

    Posted 8 months ago #
25. 

    Captain_slow
    Member

    Do you get the chance to interview at these types of sessions?

    Posted 8 months ago #
26. 

    canuckmatt
    Member

    I would imagine you do. Provided you survive the scare speech and testing first. Read Seans book and you should get an interview.

    Posted 8 months ago #
27. 

    Phoenix595
    Member

    There were a bunch of conductor positions listed across Canada for CP this last month - the email for the career fairs should be out right away.

    Posted 8 months ago #
28. 

    RRranger
    Member

    Got a phone call tonight at home from a gal at CP...wanting to ask me some follow up questions in regards to my conductor trainee app. Phone call went great...never happened to me before so I'm hoping this is a good sign for an opportunity to get invited to a hiring session. Am used to getting the "thanks but no thanks"...so keeping my fingers crossed!!
    All you guys heading up to Detroit...I wish you guys all the best hopes for getting hired!! Keep us posted on how you guys do up there!!

    Posted 8 months ago #
29. 

    Sean Martin
    Key Master

    Yeah let us know what happens if you go to Detroit!

    Posted 8 months ago #
30. 

    Captain_slow
    Member

    Well I went to Detroit today to check out the CP Recruitment. Very glad I went! They must be really hurting for people. We listened to their scare speech, a couple people left. They said it was for the Dakota's only, a few more people left. Then they answered some of our questions and said whoever wants an interview come on up, and sign your name on the date and time you want to come back. That was it! No test, nothing. I have my interview Thursday at 11. I feel kinda bad, cause most of you all go through a lot more hoops than that to get an interview.
    The HR people there conducting the interviews said "You don't need to dress up. This is a job where you will get dirty and be wearing steel toed boots. So don't worry about wearing ties, and suits. Come as you are even if it's straight out of work."

    Don't dress up for an interview? I don't know, that just doesn't seem right, but I guess they know what they are looking for.

    Very good time though, aside from the few "know it all's" You know the type. They think they know more about railroading than people conducting the meeting. Hopefully they get the boot in the interview.

    Posted 8 months ago #

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