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 237 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 64 reviews)); "Some really good people and pleasant to work with." ((in 57 reviews)); "Good Salary and that’s it" ((in 50 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 119 reviews)); "Middle managers have too many direct reports and cannot effectively monitor and coach their performance." ((in 56 reviews)); "Long hours and away from home" ((in 42 reviews)); "Poor upper management, old fashioned culture, dress code enforced, bully environment in non union side, heads down culture" ((in 26 reviews)); "Leadership: Leadership is poor and lacks direction." ((in 25 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

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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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4.0

Mar 22, 2016

Business Analyst

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Recommend

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Pros

Excellent People! Did I mention the People :)

Cons

Can be an intimidating environment

1.0

Mar 19, 2016

CP Review

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of good people to work with

Cons

Environment is very stressful to work in.

1.0

Mar 9, 2016

conductor

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the best reasons to work at canadian pacific rail is the money that you earn as well as working outdoors.

Cons

Terrible hours, terrible managment and employee relations. no job security, could be laid off for months with no notice.

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