Railway Car Technician

at  Via Rail Canada

COME ON BOARD AND JOIN US!

VIA Rail Canada Inc., Canada’s national passenger rail service is currently seeking 2 Railway Car Technicians (also known as Heavy Duty Mechanics or ‘Carmen’) to work at it’s Toronto Maintenance Center, located in Mimico.
Do you have experience as a Railway Car Technician (also referred to as a ‘Heavy Duty Mechanic’ or ‘Carman’)? Do you have experience in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing assembling, maintaining and finishing work on transportation equipment? Apply now!
VIA Rail Canada continually surpasses Transport Canada’s safety standards year after year. Our focus is preventive maintenance, commitment through careful procedures on all our rolling stock.
We’re thrilled to offer you a chance to join our Railway Car Technicians (also known as Heavy Duty Mechanics or ‘Carmen’) team-delivering one of Canada’s most integral public services to the communities that need us most!
We are seeking two seriously committed team-players to work at the Toronto Maintenance Center, located in Mimico.

DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and test rail car equipment and locomotives.
• Perform preventive maintenance work
• General maintenance on: seats, toilets, tables, sinks, blinds, panels, windows, etc.
• Servicing major components of the train: wheelsets, couplers, springs, brake rigging etc.
• Work from blueprints
• Use hand tools and various testing devices and instruments
• Must be available to work various shifts, weekends, Statutory holidays and work outdoors in adverse weather
• Must pass internal training and assessments within the probationary period.
• The job involves working indoors/out doors in all weather conditions.
• The job may required sitting, standing, Kneeling ,bending and stretching for extended period of time.

Schedule:

• Permanent position;
• 40 hours per week guaranteed;
• 10 H shifts/4 days or 8 H shifts/5 days; may change depending on workload;
• The work schedule may vary: day, night, week-end and holidays;
• Over-time is available.

Salary:
Hourly salary: $42.49/H
Evening shift differential: $1.50/H
Night shift differential: $2.00/H

Why choose VIA Rail?

• Paid training at full salary and frequent re-certifications
• Development opportunities governed by the collective agreement
• Generous compensation and benefits
• An advantageous pension plan
• Unlimited access to telemedicine services for you and your family
• Many train travel privileges for you and your family after one year of service
• A united, proud, and diverse team
• Help connect people, communities, and families across Canada

Requirements :

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certificate of Qualification as Railway Car Technician 268R or combination of education, training and experience with minimum of 4 years of equivalent experience in the rail industry.
• Experience in one of these trades is an asset: Heavy-Duty Mechanic, Millwrighting, Plumbing, Tinning or Welding/Fabrication.
• Valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated mechanical inclination
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety rules and regulations
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and walk on rough terrain

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.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and test rail car equipment and locomotives.
• Perform preventive maintenance work
• General maintenance on: seats, toilets, tables, sinks, blinds, panels, windows, etc.
• Servicing major components of the train: wheelsets, couplers, springs, brake rigging etc.
• Work from blueprints
• Use hand tools and various testing devices and instruments
• Must be available to work various shifts, weekends, Statutory holidays and work outdoors in adverse weather
• Must pass internal training and assessments within the probationary period.
• The job involves working indoors/out doors in all weather conditions.
• The job may required sitting, standing, Kneeling ,bending and stretching for extended period of time