Locomotive Engineer

VIA Rail Canada; Quebec; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

VIA Rail Canada is seeking a Locomotive Engineer in the Quebec region for October 2026. The role involves safe, on-time operation of passenger trains, requiring strong French and English communication and CROR qualification.

The position may involve varying shifts and time away from home, in line with safety rules and company instructions. The engineer will be responsible for maintaining schedules, ensuring passenger safety, and delivering high-quality service across VIA Rail routes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Locomotive Engineer or conductors with minimum 2 years experience.
• CROR qualification required for operation of trains.
• Good communication in French and functional English is essential.
• Able to work varying schedules and extended time away from home.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient transportation of VIA Rail passengers and crew.
• Meet scheduled operations and provide excellent customer service.
• Operate passenger rail services while adhering to safety rules and VIA Rail instructions.
• Respond to on-site operational demands with composure and teamwork.

Skills

French fluency

English proficiency

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Decision making

Problem solving

Customer focus

Adaptability

Education

CROR qualification

Locomotive Engineer credentials

Tools

CROR rules

Job description

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernise 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, please submit your resume.

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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