Railway Car Technician

Ontario Northland; Rouyn-Noranda; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Northland is seeking a Railway Car Technician in Rouyn-Noranda to inspect, repair and test rail car equipment and perform preventative maintenance. You will work from blueprints, use hand tools and operate cranes or forklifts as needed, while following strict safety procedures.

The role requires a Trade certificate or in final year and a strong commitment to health and safety, with the ability to work shifts, weekends, and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (OSSD) or GED.
• Certificate of Qualification as Railway Car Technician 268R or in final year of apprenticeship.
• 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 and walk on rough terrain.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written).
• Commitment to Health and Safety.
• 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 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Shift work

Team collaboration

Safety conscious

Weather/exposure endurance

Interpersonal communication

Health and safety

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Railway Car Technician 268R certificate or in final year

Job description

POSITION: Railway Car Technician

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance

DEPARTMENT: Rail Mechanical

LOCATION: Rouyn-Noranda

REFERENCE: 300-41-27

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 positions are 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.

Are you legally entitled to work in Canada / Êtes-vous légalement autorisé à travailler au Canada?*

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense in which you have not received a pardon for / Avez-vous déjà été condamné pour une infraction criminelle pour laquelle vous n'avez pas reçu de pardon?*

Do you have a Secondary School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED) / Avez-vous un diplôme d'études secondaires ou un diplôme de formation générale (GED)?*

Do you have a certification of Qualification as a Railway Car Technician 268R or within final year of apprenticeship in the same identified trade? / Possédez-vous un certificat de qualification de technicien de wagon de chemin de fer 268R ou êtes-vous en dernière année d'apprentissage dans le même métier identifié?* Yes No

How did you find out about this job opportunity? / Comment avez-vous entendu parler de cet emploi?*

Are you able to work afternoon/midnight shifts? Êtes-vous en mesure de travailler l'après-midi / des quarts de minuit ?*