Signal Maintainer

POSITION:    Signal Maintainer (Maintainer/Project/Relieving)
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Signals & Communications
DEPARTMENT: Rail Infrastructure
LOCATION: Cochrane 
REFERENCE: 200-103-27
RATE OF PAY: $30.74 per hour Apprentice Rate (with increases based on school)
$40.33 per hour certified

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 Signal Maintainer (Project and Relieving) is a permanent full-time position. This role performs a wide range of signal work across the system “as and where required” in addition to assisting with capital project support, vacation, illness, and peak workloads. 

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Construct, maintain and repair designated signal equipment (track signal circuits) as assigned
• Carry out scheduled system tests, record results and maintain records as required
• Assist in the installation, removal or alteration of various signal appliances or their associated track circuitry as required
• Respond to emergency repair situations during and after regular working hours, sometimes on holidays and weekends
• Be in good physical condition to perform job duties outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Responsible for assigned work equipment within their division 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Comprehensive Training and Signals Certification included — invest in your growth with support every step of the way (Two‑year commitment required post‑certification)
• Applicants must demonstrate willingness to receive training as deemed necessary in the field of railway signaling
• This is considered a safety-sensitive position; therefore, applicants must pass Transport Canada mandated medical examinations including testing for color vision & hearing acuity 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Secondary School Diploma or GED
• Preference will be given to applicants with a current certificate of training from a recognized Railway Signal Training course or those possessing a college/university diploma/degree in the electrical/electronic field
• Strong aptitude for the electrical/ electronic field
• Applicants must be motivated self-starters, capable of working alone or in a group
• Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s licence
• Basic computer skills
• Valid passport and the ability to travel to the USA for training
• Ability to travel 90% of the time including some overnight stays as required   
• Experience working in a railway environment is considered an asset
• Ability to understand/pass Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR), safety rules and any other rules deemed necessary by the company
• Committed to Company 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 16, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.  
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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