Railway Car Technician

VIA Rail; Vancouver; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada's rail service is seeking skilled Railway Car Technicians in Vancouver. This permanent role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity for apprentices to gain valuable experience. Technicians will maintain and repair vital components of the train fleet in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Full benefits: Dental, medical, pension plan

Five personal days + vacations

Free parking and indoor lunch room

Uniforms, tools, and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Red seal certified tradespersons are ideal.
• Experience in machinery maintenance is valuable.
• Experience assembling, mounting, or finishing transportation equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain passenger cars to ensure optimal operation.
• Perform heavy repairs and regular maintenance on train cars.
• Work with interior elements such as seats and toilets.

Skills

Millwright

Plumber

Education

Red seal certification

Apprenticeship

Tools

PPE

Tools

Job description

Do you have experience in one or more skilled trades, with a desire to develop more diverse skills? Have you been looking for a stable environment to build a worthwhile career, rather than just a “job”, or “project”? Can you imagine a place where the employee comes first, where safety and respect is truly valued? Apply now!

VIA Rail Canada Inc., Canada's national passenger rail service is currently seeking 3 Railway Car Technicians to work at it's Vancouver Maintenance Center (with the possibility to work in our maintenance center in Mission).

DAY IN A LIFE AS A RAILWAY CAR TECHNICIAN

You will ensure our passenger cars operate at peak capacity year-round, by servicing our national fleet in terms of regular maintenance and heavy repairs.

The interior and exterior of our train cars need lots of love, including maintenance on : Seats, Toilets, Tables, Sinks, Blinds, Panels, Piping (Air & Water), Windows, Brake rigging, etc.

We even train our specialized technicians to tackle the major components such as : Wheelsets, Couplers, Springs, etc.

SCHEDULE

• The position is permanent (40 hours per week guaranteed) and the work schedule may vary (day, evening, night, week-end and holidays).
• Never on-call, your shifts are always set so you can make the most of your time off!
• Over-time is available
• Candidates must be available to work any day of the week as the Maintenance Center is open 7 days a week, 24 hours, during peak season.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU ?

Hourly salary : 35.22$ - 42.49 $ / H - Based on experience

Full benefits : Dental, medical (prescription glasses , drug prescription) , pension plan, ride pass,

5 personal days + vacations

Uniforms, all tools, PPE provided (boots, glasses, helmet, vest, gloves) , free parking, shower\personal change room provided, indoor lunch room. Requirements : LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCE AS :

• Millwright
• Plumber

Red seal certified tradespersons are ideal, however we welcome apprentices to apply!

NICE-TO-HAVE :

• Red seal
• Experience in machinery maintenance
• Experience assembling, mounting, or finishing transportation equipment

At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.