Engine Attendant

POSITION :                  Engine Attendant
DEPARTMENT :          Rail Mechanical
LOCATION :                 Cochrane
REFERENCE :              300-74C-27
RATE OF PAY :            $27.77 - $30.88/hour (Increases set out as per the collective agreement. Full rate effective after 1 year of service)

WHO WE ARE :
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations.  We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT :
The Engine Attendant will provide ongoing cleaning/labour services to the division in a safe and efficient manner.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Cleaning/washing of railway equipment, coaches, parts and shop facilities
• Operating locomotives, track mobiles and forklifts, turning switches, fueling, sanding and watering locomotives
• Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment
• Follows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment
• May work various shifts including weekends and some work outdoors in adverse weather
• Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS :

• Secondary School Diploma or possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Previous cleaning/labour experience
• Experience operating a forklift is an asset
• Ability to pass the examination for Engine Attendants  
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written) including experience with two-way radio
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Must be available for shift work
• Previous railway experience, working around large equipment or locomotives an asset
• Must be committed to Health and Safety

APPLICATION PROCESS : The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: August 6, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current cover letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.  Visit our career website to apply:

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration.

At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity.  We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.
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