Posted 25 days ago
Railway car technician
@ VIA Rail Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
VIA Rail Canada is hiring two permanent full-time railway car technicians to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on passenger cars at its Vancouver and Mission maintenance centres. The role requires a skilled trade background and a variable schedule including nights and weekends. The posted hourly rate is $38.49 to $46.43, with evening and night shift premiums.
Pay:
$38.49–$46.43 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on railway cars
- Maintain interior systems such as toilets, seats and windows
- Work on major components such as wheelsets and couplers
- Diagnose mechanical issues and propose solutions
- Collaborate with the maintenance team
Requirements summary:
- Experience or certification in a skilled trade (carpentry, plumbing, welding)
- Experience in maintenance or assembly of transportation equipment
- Ability to work day, evening, night and weekend shifts
- Journeyman or Red Seal certification is an asset
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, overtime, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Journeyman certification |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Transit support, Uniform provided |
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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
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- 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 | 12 |
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Status : Permanent - Full-time
Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $38.49 - $46.43
Number of positions to be filled : 2
Application Deadline : 09/20/2026
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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