Diesel engine mechanic
$46.43 per hourVia Rail Canada
Reference Number : 1469
Status : Permanent - Full-time
Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $46.43
Number of positions to be filled : 1
Application Deadline : 10/18/2026
Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we're building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.
VIA Rail Canada Inc., Canada's national passenger rail service, is currently seeking candidates to fill Heavy Duty Mechanic position, to work at its Toronto Maintenance Center in Etobicoke.
TASKS:
You will carry out inspection, preventive maintenance and running repairs on locomotives to Via Rail Standards utilizing maintenance procedures, manuals and tools.
Troubleshooting the causes of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic defects on the locomotives and perform the repair.
All inspections and maintenance should be in compliance with VIA's maintenance program in order to continually surpass Transport Canada standards.
Schedule:
Permanent position;
40 hours per week guaranteed; 5x8h per week or 4x10h per week
10 H shifts/4 days; may change depending on workload;
The work schedule may vary: day, night, week-end and holidays;
Over-time is available.
SALARY
Hourly salary: $46.43/H
Evening shift differential: $1.50/H
Night shift differential: $2.00/H
Why choose VIA Rail?
• Paid training at full salary and frequent re-certifications
• Development opportunities governed by the collective agreement
• Generous compensation and benefits
• An advantageous pension plan
• Unlimited access to telemedicine services for you and your family
• Many train travel privileges for you and your family after one year of service
• A united, proud, and diverse team
• Help connect people, communities, and families across Canada
MANDATORY
- 421A license or a 310T license is an asset and HDM license preferred
- Must have 3 years of Diesel engine Internal combustion engine experience (combination of education, training and practical experience will be considered)
- Excellent teamwork skills
ASSET
- Experience in:
Heavy Repair of Rail equipment
Diesel mechanics
Pneumatic
Hydraulic
At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.
If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.
Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.
Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel!
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