Locomotive Engineer

Socket.dev; Quebec; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

VIA Rail Canada Inc., reference 1431, is seeking qualified Locomotive Engineers for October 2026 in the Quebec region. Three positions are being filled, with an hourly rate of $76.25 and a focus on safe, reliable passenger service.

Ideal candidates will be CROR-qualified, fluent in French with functional English, and able to work varied schedules including extended away-from-home assignments in line with VIA Rail safety rules.

Qualifications

• Qualified locomotive engineer with experience or qualifications.
• French and English communication skills are essential.
• CROR qualification held or attainable.
• Willingness to work varied schedules and travel for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate passenger rail services safely and efficiently.
• Meet VIA Rail schedules and provide excellent customer service.
• Work with on-board crew and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Ability to work under pressure and away from home for extended periods.

Skills

Qualified locomotive engineer

French & English communication

Safety orientation

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork and cooperation

Accountability

Customer focus

Adaptability

Track experience on subdivisions

Tools

CROR qualified

Job description

Reference Number :1431

Status :Permanent - Full-time

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $ 76.25/h

Number of positions to be filled :3

Application Deadline :08/30/2026

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.

VIA Rail Canada Inc., a leader in passenger transportation in Canada, is currently seeking applications from qualified Locomotive Engineers (conductors with minimum 2 years experience could be considered) for october 2026 in the Quebec region.

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 and the Canadian Railway Operating Rules as well as VIA Rail’s special instructions.

If you are a locomotive engineer (or have locomotive engineer qualifications) with experience on the Bridge, Drummondville, Montmagny, Mont-Joli, St-Hyacinthe and Montréal subdivisions and you are interested in operating passenger rail services while pursuing a career with VIA Rail.

Hourly Salary :$ 76.25/ h

• Qualified Locomotive Engineer
• Very good spoken and written communication skills in French and functional 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

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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