Rail Electronics Technician – Control & Communications

AtkinsRéalis; Richmond; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible benefits

Training & development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Richmond, BC, is hiring an Electronics Technician for the Canada Line transit system. You will perform maintenance on Automatic Train Control, rail communications, and related electronics, ensuring safety and reliability across 24/7 operations.

The role requires a 2-year technical degree, 4+ years in relevant systems, English proficiency, and a BC Class 5 license. It is a fixed-term contract (~3 months) with a hybrid work culture and competitive training rates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year post-secondary technical degree in electronics, communications disciplines, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in maintaining electronic or communications equipment or similar systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• A current BC Class 5 driver's license.
• Strong experience with computer equipment, networking diagnostic software and IT tools.
• Ability to work off site, travel to stations, work in elevated rail guideway and tunnel, climb ladders, work from height, operate a man-lift and access confined space.
• This position requires shift work (nights, weekends and holidays) for continuous operation based on 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, corrective, and modification maintenance on Automatic Train Control and Rail Communication systems and associated equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and restore systems to service efficiently while following established safety procedures and technical standards.
• Respond to first-line maintenance incidents involving train control and electronic systems.
• Complete maintenance documentation, inspection records, reports, and asset certification activities.
• Prioritize maintenance activities based on operational and safety risks to support continuous transit service.
• Support the installation, testing, commissioning, and performance improvement of new and existing electronic systems.
• Inspect contractor and supplier work and contribute to initiatives that improve asset reliability, performance, and maintenance efficiency.

Skills

English communication

Radio dispatch communication

IT & networking tools

Working at heights

Education

2-year post-secondary technical degree in electronics/communications

Tools

SCADA systems

Networking diagnostics software

CCTV systems

Fiber optics

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Richmond, BC, is hiring an Electronics Technician for the Canada Line transit system. You will perform maintenance on Automatic Train Control, rail communications, and related electronics, ensuring safety and reliability across 24/7 operations.

The role requires a 2-year technical degree, 4+ years in relevant systems, English proficiency, and a BC Class 5 license. It is a fixed-term contract (~3 months) with a hybrid work culture and competitive training rates.