Outpost Technician

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Willowbrook, Ontario is seeking a full-time Outpost Technician. You will troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems on coaches and locomotives, manage power setups, and ensure safe layover operations.

You will collaborate with dispatch, control tower, and maintenance teams daily to support reliable rail services. You will perform routine inspections, maintain equipment, report abnormalities, and participate in on-the-job training at the nearest Zone (Willowbrook or

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of locomotive and coach operations
• A safety-focused mindset and ability to follow protocols
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical systems on coaches and locomotives
• Shutting down consist power and placing it on wayside power, ensuring proper dispatch setup
• Applying 575 volts layover cables and ensuring the layover system operates correctly
• Performing comprehensive interior and exterior checks on coaches and locomotives
• Securing consist with activated radio alarm systems
• Maintaining minor materials at the outpost station
• Communicating with the control tower for duty updates
• Reporting abnormalities and preparing detailed reports
• Preparing consist for dispatch, including starting Main and HEP engines
• Undertaking training and testing related to Outpost Location duties at the nearest Zone (Willowbrook or Whitby)

Job description

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Date: 14 Sept 2026

Location: Etobicoke, ON, CA

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.

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Outpost Technician in Willowbrook we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your troubleshooting and repair expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and supportive teammates.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and safety of our coaches and locomotives. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as dispatchers, control tower operators, and maintenance staff), perform routine inspections and repairs, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of maintaining electrical and mechanical systems, but also ensure proper setup and operation of layover systems.

We’ll look to you for:

• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical systems on coaches and locomotives
• Shutting down consist power and placing it on wayside power, ensuring proper dispatch setup
• Applying 575 volts layover cables and ensuring the layover system operates correctly
• Performing comprehensive interior and exterior checks on coaches and locomotives
• Securing consist with activated radio alarm systems
• Maintaining minor materials at the outpost station
• Communicating with the control tower for duty updates
• Reporting abnormalities and preparing detailed reports
• Preparing consist for dispatch, including starting Main and HEP engines
• Undertaking training and testing related to Outpost Location duties at the nearest Zone (Willowbrook or Whitby)

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Experience or understanding of troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of locomotive and coach operations
• A safety-focused mindset and ability to follow protocols
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards roles such as Maintenance Supervisor or Technical Specialist
• 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!

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.

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.