Specialist Real Estate

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Specialist Real Estate undertakes the complex tasks associated with the region’s responsibilities. Negotiating and coordinating fixed fee and some revenue agreement types. Also performs shared administrative tasks for the team, including document control and shared inboxes

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Facilitates the third-party use of non-surplus, underutilized properties, engaging with multiple internal stakeholders to verify surplus status and ensure proposed use does not negatively impact railroad operations
• Negotiates Real Estate agreements to ensure highest returns while minimizing liability to the company, including agreements governing access and temporary use
• Assists real property aspects of CPKC projects by providing subject matter expertise on acquisitions, development, and disposition of real property interests
• Research historical agreements, property ownership, and title status for parcels utilizing a variety of historical and modern resources
• Administrative tasks related to Real Estate agreements, including maintaining document management processes and managing inflow of inquiries for the region

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Railroad Real Estate
• Need to have extensive experience in complex Railroad transections
• Communicates with both internal and external stakeholders, able to convey and negotiate certain terms of legal agreements up to a limited impact
• Must be able to quickly and effectively read and interpret legal documents with basic comprehension

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Drug Test Elements:

CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. All new hires are required to undergo a drug screen. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping CPKC safe and drug free.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Last 3 years of driving history
• Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
• Social Security number verification

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.