Posted 4 days ago
Engine Attendant
@ Ontario Northland
North Bay, Ontario
Overview
Ontario Northland is hiring a full-time Engine Attendant in North Bay on a replacement basis. The role provides cleaning and labour services to the Rail Mechanical division, including cleaning railway equipment and operating locomotives, track mobiles and forklifts. Pay is $27.77 to $30.88 per hour under the collective agreement, with the full rate after one year of service.
Pay:
$27.77–$30.88 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Nettoyer et laver l'équipement ferroviaire, les voitures et les installations d'atelier
- Opérer locomotives, track mobiles et chariots élévateurs
- Ravitailler, sabler et alimenter en eau les locomotives
- Tourner les aiguillages
- Suivre les procédures de sécurité prescrites
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme d'études secondaires ou GED
- Réussite de l'examen pour préposé aux moteurs
- Bonnes habiletés de communication orale et écrite
- Disponibilité pour le travail par quarts
- Permis de conduire valide (atout)
- Expérience ferroviaire ou en nettoyage (atout)
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jazzhr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | criminal record, references, education |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Women, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support |
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Ontario Northland
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Connecting the North
Full company description
Ontario Northland connects Northern Ontario with efficient, safe, and reliable transportation. We provide Motor Coach and Train passenger services; we also operate Rail Freight services and an experienced Remanufacturing and Repair Centre. Learn how we're connecting northern communities, driving economic growth, and offering you new ways to travel across Ontario at OntarioNorthland.ca. Ontario Northland is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
- LinkedIn followers
- 13,423
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 501
- Reported office locations
- 555 Oak Street East, North Bay, Ontario P1B8L3, CA
- Business categories
- Railroad
- Freight Service
- Transportation
- Public Transportation
- Other recorded names
- Ontario Northland
- Specialties
- Transportation
- Rail
- Bus
- and Refurbishment
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Ontario Northland connects Northern Ontario with efficient, safe, and reliable transportation. We provide Motor Coach and Train passenger services; we also operate Rail Freight services and an experienced Remanufacturing and Repair Centre. Learn how we're connecting northern communities, driving economic growth, and offering you new ways to travel across Ontario at OntarioNorthland.ca. Ontario Northland is an…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail Transportation |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | North Bay, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1902 |
| Specialties | TransportationRailBusand Refurbishment |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 28 |
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DEPARTMENT: Rail Mechanical
LOCATION: North Bay
REFERENCE: 300-135B-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.
- Secondary School Diploma or possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- Ability to pass the examination for Engine Attendants
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be available for shift work
- Valid driver’s license an asset
- Previous cleaning/labour experience an asset
- Previous railway experience an asset
- Must be committed to Company Health and Safety
criminal record check, employment references and education verification.
CLOSING DATE: November 15, 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. Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers
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 experiences
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 an 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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appelez le 1-800-363-7512, pour plus de renseignements.
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