Guideway Technician

ALSTOM Gruppe; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable transport solutions seeks a passionate Guideway Technician for its Ottawa operations. The role involves maintaining rail assets and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates should possess experience in the rail environment and strong teamwork skills. Enjoy stability, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package while contributing to innovative transport solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive social coverage

Award-winning learning and development opportunities

Dynamic reward package recognizing performance

Qualifications

• Experience as a track technician/knowledge of the rail environment desired.
• Ability to drive/operate machinery and heavy equipment.
• Flexibility to work on 24/7 rotational shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the assets on the guideway including track and overhead catenary system.
• Complying with and enforcing Health & Safety policies.
• Monitoring incoming work orders and reporting activities through a maintenance system.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

EHS compliance

Job description

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Date: 3 Jul 2025

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

With growing activities in Canada to meet the increasing demand for sustainable transportation, Alstom is looking for motivated candidates who will help us leverage our expertise and apply it locally.

We’re looking for a full-timeGuideway Technician @ Ottawa operations site, could it be you?

Your future role

As aGuideway Technician, you are responsible formaintaining the assets on the guideway of the line (fences, track, greens management, drainage control of the platform and tunnel, overhead catenary system, access control etc.), in line with specified Quality procedures.

As this is an industrial/field work environment, physical demands are in consequence (work outside in all weather conditions, work at heights, etc…). Flexibility to work on different shifts will be needed to meet with operational requirements.

While interacting daily with co-workers, external suppliers/contractors and management, all activities will be performed in accordance with strict Health & Safety procedures as prescribed by legislation and the ALSTOM Health & Safety policies.

The starting rate is $32.46/h.

You’ll specifically take care of

· Complying with and enforcing EHSS policies and rules

· Carrying out all levels of examination and work arising on the line guideway

· Monitoring of incoming work orders

· Maintenance of some other assets (Tunnel ventilation, security system, Pumps etc.)

· Reporting activities (work orders/inspections) through a Computerized Maintenance Management system

We’ll look to you for

· On-time resolution for incidents

· Closure of all Work Orders with accurate information and on time

· To work with the Rail System Team in case of emergency or extreme weather in order to maintain the line operation

· Support and supervision of external supplier representatives

All about you

We value passion and attitude as much as experience. Here what we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

· Experience as a track technician/knowledge of the rail environment desired

· EHS champion and field expert

· Ability to drive/operate machinery and heavy equipment

· Flexibility and availability to work on 24/7 rotational shifts

· Strong supporter of teamwork with good communication & computer skills

Things you’ll enjoy in this role and working at ALSTOM

· Challenges free from unexciting daily routines

· Enjoy stability throughout your journey with us as the rail industry is here to stay

· Grow and develop new skills through award-winning learning

· Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

· Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.