Railway car technician

Overview

VIA Rail is modernizing its services and infrastructure with a new ultramodern train fleet and ongoing improvements to its facilities. Working for VIA Rail means contributing to sustainable mobility and being part of a collective effort in Canada’s transportation future.

VIA Rail Canada Inc., Canada’s national passenger rail service, is seeking 2 Railway Car Technicians to work at its Vancouver Maintenance Center, with the possibility to work in our Mission maintenance center.

You will ensure our passenger cars operate at peak capacity year-round by servicing our national fleet through regular maintenance and heavy repairs. The interior and exterior of our train cars require care, including maintenance on seats, toilets, tables, sinks, blinds, panels, piping (air & water), windows, brake rigging, and more. Technicians are trained to tackle major components such as wheelsets, couplers, and springs.

• The position is permanent (40 hours per week guaranteed) and the work schedule may vary (day, evening, night, weekends and holidays).
• Shifts are set in advance with no on-call requirements, to support time off.
• Over-time is available.
• Candidates must be available to work any day of the week (including weekends) at the Vancouver Maintenance Center, with a possibility to work in the Mission location.

• Hourly salary: $38.49 - $46.43/H (based on experience).
• Evening shift differential: $1.50/H.
• Night shift differential: $2.00/H.
• Red Seal differential: $1.00/H.
• Full benefits: dental, medical (prescription glasses, drug prescription), pension plan, ride pass.
• 5 personal days + vacations.
• Uniforms, tools, PPE provided (boots, glasses, helmet, vest, gloves), free parking, shower/personal change room, indoor lunch room.

• Millwright
• Carpenter
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• Fabricator
• Automotive Technician

Red Seal certified tradespersons are ideal, however apprentices are welcome to apply.

• Journeyman status
• Red Seal
• Experience in machinery maintenance
• Experience assembling, mounting, or finishing transportation equipment

At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and strive to form teams reflecting the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued. If you need assistance in the recruitment process or the position you are applying for to make it more accessible, please let us know.

Alternate arrangements may be offered at any stage of the recruitment process. All information related to arrangements will be kept confidential.