Railway car technician
$38.49 - $46.43 per hourVIA Rail Canada
Status : Permanent - Full-time
Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $38.49 - $46.43
Number of positions to be filled : 2
Application Deadline : 08/09/2026
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.
Do you have experience in mechanics or a skilled trade?
Join VIA Rail and help ensure the reliability and safety of our national passenger rail fleet.
What we offer
• Hourly wage: $38.49 to $46.43/hour
• Shift premiums: evening ($1.50/hour), night ($2.00/hour)
• Comprehensive benefits (medical and dental) and pension plan
• Travel pass after one year of service
• Uniforms and equipment provided (boots, safety glasses, helmet, gloves)
• Free parking, locker rooms, showers, and cafeteria
• 5 personal days and up to 10 sick days
Your responsibilities
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on railway cars
• Maintain interior systems (toilets, seats, windows, etc.)
• Work on major components (wheelsets, couplers, etc.)
• Diagnose mechanical issues and propose solutions
• Collaborate with the maintenance team
What we’re looking for
• Experience and/or certification or diploma in a skilled trade (carpentry, plumbing, welding, etc.)
• Experience in maintenance or assembly of transportation equipment
• Ability to work various shifts (day, evening, night, weekends) according to a schedule established in advance
• Journeyman certification or Red Seal is considered an asset
Schedule
• Permanent position (40 hours per week)
• Variable schedule (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Overtime available
Work location
• Vancouver Maintenance Center, Mission Maintenance Center
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.
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