Overview
Finance and Accounting Co-op Jobs in Calgary, Canada at CPKC
Position: Finance and Accounting Co-op (8 Months)
Posting
Start Date:
3/19/26
Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change.
Your future starts here.
Purpose of the Position
The CPKC Co‑op Program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with a large public company while contributing to meaningful projects that create real impact. You’ll analyze data, collaborate with industry experts, and help improve business processes in real time. The placement is ideal for students who are passionate about analytics, problem‑solving, and learning in a fast‑paced environment. This is an 8-month co‑op term, beginning September 2026.
Position Accountabilities
Analyze monthly and quarterly financial data
Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
Support preparation of monthly forecasts for revenue, expenses and/or capital
Support finance and accounting projects, including process improvements and IT enhancements
Position Requirements
Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, preference will be given to students entering 3rd or 4th year
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Excel
What CPKC Has to Offer
Onsite Gym
Free Parking
Pre-Employment Requirements
Background Investigation:
Criminal history check
Education verification
Professional references
Becoming a Railroader
As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
Management Conductor Program
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
Culture of Inclusion
For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities.
Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Req
Department:
Finance & Accounting
Job Type: Co-op
Position Type:
Non-Union
Location:
Calgary, Alberta
Country:
Canada
% of Travel: 0-10%
# of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 6
Job Available to:
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Title: Finance and Accounting Co-op
Company: CPKC
Location: Calgary, Canada
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