Railway Car Technician

Ontario Northland; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Paid personal leave

Discounted transportation

Job summary

Ontario Northland is seeking a Railway Car Technician in Cochrane to inspect, repair and remanufacture railway passenger and freight cars. You will perform preventative maintenance, work from blueprints, and operate cranes or forklifts as needed.

The role requires an apprenticeship or 268R certification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in all weather and shifts. Safe work practices and teamwork are essential in this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (OSSD) or GED.
• Certificate of Qualification as Railway Car Technician 268R or in final year of apprenticeship.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Available for shift work.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of safety codes and a safety-conscious approach.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs and tests rail car equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance work.
• Works from blueprints.
• Uses hand tools and testing devices and instruments.
• Operate equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts.
• Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment.
• Follows prescribed safety procedures and uses safety clothing/equipment.
• May work various shifts, weekends, and outdoors in adverse weather.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Safety-conscious

Driver's license

Education

OSSD or GED

Railway Car Technician 268R cert

Job description

POSITION: Railway Car Technician
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance
DEPARTMENT: Rail Mechanical
LOCATION: Cochrane
REFERENCE: 300-36-27
RATE OF PAY: $40.55 per hour
WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
Railway Car Technicians inspect, maintain, repair, and remanufacture railway passenger cars, freight cars and their components
MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs and tests rail car equipment
• Performs preventative maintenance work
• Works from blueprints
• Uses hand tools and various testing devices and instruments
• Operate equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist with assignments
• Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment
• Follows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment
• May work various shifts and on weekends and some work outdoors in adverse weather
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma (OSSD) or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Certificate of Qualification as Railway Car Technician 268R or within final year of apprenticeship in the same identified trade
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Available for shift work
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of safety codes and has demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious manner
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and walk on rough terrain
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)
• Commitment to Health and Safety
• Must have a valid driver’s license
  

APPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.
CLOSING DATE: ongoing until filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration.
At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.
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