Posted 7 days ago
Locomotive Engineer
@ VIA Rail Canada
Thompson, Manitoba
Overview
VIA Rail Canada is hiring three permanent full-time Locomotive Engineers in Thompson to safely and efficiently transport passengers and crew on schedule. The role is a designated safety-critical position with varying schedules, extended time away from home and pressure from stressful factors. The posted rate is $76.25 per hour, with an application deadline of May 13, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Safe and efficient transport of VIA Rail passengers and crew
- Meet scheduled operations and provide excellent customer service
- Work varying schedules, often away from home for extended periods
- Operate within the Railway Safety Act and Canadian Railway Operating Rules
Requirements summary:
- Qualified Locomotive Engineer
- CROR qualified
- Very good spoken and written English
- No criminal record
- Ability to meet physical requirements
- Track experience on subdivisions is a definite asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Qualified Locomotive Engineer, Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) qualification |
| Background checks | criminal record |
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VIA Rail Canada
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Full company description
VIA Rail operates Canada’s national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada. An independent Crown corporation established in 1977, VIA Rail provides a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible service from coast to coast in both official languages. We continuously strive to offer a unique and memorable travel experience. VIA Rail is a smarter way to move. The Corporation operates 454 train departures weekly on a 12,500-km network, connecting over 400 Canadian communities. With over 3,000 employees, VIA Rail carried more than 5 million passengers in 2019. Also, we’re helping to build a better future through innovative projects that protect the environment and help boost the Canadian economy.
- LinkedIn followers
- 97,766
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,372
- Reported office locations
- 3 Place Ville-Marie, Suite 500, Montreal, Québec H3B 2C9, CA
- Business categories
- Logistics
- Association
- Other recorded names
- VIA Rail Canada
- Specialties
- Travel
- transportation
- passenger
- tourism
- vacation
- Canada
- leisure
- tours
- national railway
- transport en commun
- ferroviaire
- mobilité durable
- and développement durable
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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VIA Rail operates Canada’s national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada. An independent Crown corporation established in 1977, VIA Rail provides a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible service from coast to coast in both official languages. We continuously strive to offer a unique and memorable travel experience. VIA Rail is a smarter way to move. The Corporation operates…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail Transportation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Québec |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1977 |
| Specialties | TraveltransportationpassengertourismvacationCanadaleisuretoursnational railwaytransport en commun |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
| View page |
Reference Number : 1296
Status : Permanent - Full-time
Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : 76.25
Number of positions to be filled : 3
Application Deadline : 05/13/2026
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.
POSITION IN THOMPSON
The Locomotive Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of VIA Rail passengers and crew, enabling VIA to meet its scheduled operations and provide excellent customer service.
This designated safety-critical position entails working varying schedules, being away from home for extended periods of time, working under pressure and dealing with stressful factors all within the guidelines of the Railway Safety Act of Canada, the Canadian Railway Operating Rules as well as VIA Rail’s special instructions.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
*** Qualified Locomotive Engineer
*** Very good spoken and written communication skills in English
*** Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) qualified
*** Operating experience will be evaluated and considered throughout the selection process
*** No criminal record
*** Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
*** Good technical and mechanical aptitudes
*** Track experience on the subdivisions for the position is a definite asset
*** Safety orientation, rigor and attention to detail
*** Decision making and problem solving abilities
*** Ability to work under pressure
*** Accountability
*** Customer Focus
*** Flexibility, adaptability and a positive attitude toward change
*** Teamwork and cooperation
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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.
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