Rail Operations Manager: Safe, Reliable Train Service

Viarail; Montreal; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VIA Rail in Canada is seeking a Manager Train Operations to supervise transportation staff and assets within their territory, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient rail operations. Reporting to the Regional Senior Manager, you will coordinate with host railways and regulatory bodies, manage safety, and oversee on-time performance and training for locomotive engineers.

This role requires extensive railway operations experience, bilingual English/French communication, and willingness to travel,

Qualifications

• University or college accreditation in management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.
• Ten years of railway operations experience with CROR knowledge.
• Locomotive engineer qualification is an asset and must be eligible for medical certification.
• Experience with collective agreements and in a unionized environment.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and SharePoint.
• Willingness to travel frequently and to work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with host railways, labour organizations, internal departments and regulatory bodies to ensure safe and timely services by VIA Rail.
• ManageOperational and occupational safety for transportation activities and oversee corrective actions.
• Ensure efficient use of staff and assets; provide on-the-job training and monitoring.
• Monitor on-time performance and address systemic issues.
• Attend investigations of derailments, accidents and emergencies and represent VIA Rail in investigations.
• Produce reports on safety problems and incidents and implement recommendations.
• Issue operating notices and notices to locomotive engineers per collective agreements; support Operations Control Centre.

Skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Railway operations experience

CROR knowledge

Unionized environment experience

On-call / after hours availability

Staff & asset supervision

Education

University or college accreditation in management or equivalent

Minimum Grade 12 / CÉGEP

Tools

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

VIA Rail in Canada is seeking a Manager Train Operations to supervise transportation staff and assets within their territory, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient rail operations. Reporting to the Regional Senior Manager, you will coordinate with host railways and regulatory bodies, manage safety, and oversee on-time performance and training for locomotive engineers.

This role requires extensive railway operations experience, bilingual English/French communication, and willingness to travel,