Does CPKC pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at CPKC?

26% 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.

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) , Specialist (23) , Analyst (22) , Assistant TRAINMASTER (20) , Supervisor (16) , 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 232 reviews)); "Good benefits and that's about it other than a feed every so often when you reach an almost impossible goal" ((in 168 reviews)); "Some really good people and pleasant to work with." ((in 60 reviews)); "Good benefits and pension." ((in 54 reviews)); "Good Salary and that’s it" ((in 42 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 129 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 39 reviews)); "Poor upper management, old fashioned culture, dress code enforced, bully environment in non union side, heads down culture" ((in 32 reviews)); "Leadership: Leadership is poor and lacks direction." ((in 27 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.

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2.5

26% would recommend to a friend

(1,368 total reviews)

Keith Creel

37% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Career opportunities

2.1

Culture & values

2.0

Senior management

1.9

Work/Life balance

CPKC has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,368 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

4.0

Jan 23, 2017

Intermodal Planner

Inter-modal planner/supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good co-workers and good salary

Cons

CEO more interested in stock than in building a quality company

4.0

Jan 22, 2017

Marketing Analyst

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is a very diverse company.

Cons

it can be very fast paced.

3.0

Nov 30, 2016

Average

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable job Great head office location

Cons

Less room for advancement It's all about who you know to advance Salary is average Great atmosphere with work peers

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