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VIA Rail Canada

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Love the way.

Montreal, Québec

Rail Transportation
1,001–5,000 people

About

VIA Rail operates Canada’s national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada. An independent Crown corporation established in 1977, VIA Rail provides a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible service from coast to coast in both official languages. We continuously strive to offer a unique and memorable travel experience. VIA Rail is a smarter way to move. The Corporation operates 454 train departures weekly on a 12,500-km network, connecting over 400 Canadian communities. With over 3,000 employees, VIA Rail carried more than 5 million passengers in 2019. Also, we’re helping to build a better future through innovative projects that protect the environment and help boost the Canadian economy.

Open positions

Supervisor Mechanical and Maintenance

Hybrid · Mission

The supervisor manages unionized maintenance teams and daily operations at the Mission Harbour Centre to ensure safe and efficient train maintenance. They are responsible for fostering a positive work environment, enforcing safety protocols, and collaborating with various departments to meet operational goals.

Superviseur(e) Maintenance et mécanique

Hybrid

The supervisor is responsible for managing trade employees and general workers while overseeing daily maintenance operations at the facility. They act as a change agent to drive continuous improvement, ensure safety compliance, and foster a positive, productive work environment.

General Worker - Passenger car cleaner

On-site · Montréal

The General Worker is responsible for cleaning the interior and exterior of passenger railway cars, including vacuuming, washing, and sanitizing facilities. They also perform maintenance tasks such as draining and filling water reservoirs and managing waste water systems.

Electrician/HVAC

On-site · Montréal

The electrician will perform maintenance and repairs on electrical equipment, including HVAC, refrigeration, and lighting systems on locomotives and passenger cars. They are also responsible for conducting preventive maintenance programs and testing electrical circuit integrity.

Supervisor Mechanical and Maintenance

Hybrid · Mission

Manage day-to-day mechanical maintenance operations and lead a team of unionized trades and general workers at the Mission Harbour Centre. Ensure a safe work environment while driving continuous improvement and proactive maintenance strategies.

Conseiller(ère) principal(e), Service conseil-gestion financière

On-site · Montréal

The Senior Advisor is responsible for producing, analyzing, and monitoring the company's operational financial results while leading a team of analysts. They act as business advisors to various departments, ensuring financial compliance, governance, and the continuous improvement of financial processes.

Senior Advisor, Financial Advisory Services

On-site · Montréal

The Senior Advisor leads a team in producing, analyzing, and monitoring operational financial results while providing advisory support to various business groups. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with internal controls, managing the budgeting process, and overseeing financial reporting for management and the Board of Directors.

Senior Advisor Financial Advisory Services

On-site · Montréal

The Senior Advisor leads a team of professionals to produce, analyze, and monitor the company's operational financial results. They act as a primary financial advisor to operational groups and the Commercial team while ensuring compliance with internal controls and governance.

Administrator, Security Systems

On-site · Ottawa

The Security Systems Administrator manages access management and video surveillance systems while providing technical support and ensuring system integrity. They also collaborate with IT partners and stakeholders to identify security vulnerabilities and optimize system performance.

Administrateur(trice), Systèmes de sécurité

On-site · Ottawa

The Security Systems Administrator manages access control and video surveillance systems to ensure the security of personnel and facilities. They also identify security vulnerabilities, provide technical support, and collaborate with IT partners to optimize system performance.

Diesel engine mechanic

On-site · Vancouver

Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on locomotives while diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures. Ensure all work complies with maintenance programs and rail safety standards to meet Transport Canada regulatory requirements.

Lead, Enhanced Design Product

On-site · Montréal

The EDP Lead is responsible for managing the Enhanced Design Process, ensuring governance, stakeholder alignment, and the integration of technical and operational requirements into the design of train coaches. They will oversee project schedules, cost management, risk mitigation, and serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers.

Locomotive Engineer

On-site · Québec

The Locomotive Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of passengers and crew across designated rail subdivisions. They must ensure operations adhere to the Railway Safety Act of Canada and Canadian Railway Operating Rules while maintaining excellent customer service.

Senior Advisor, Government & Indigenous Relations

On-site · Toronto

Develop and implement VIA Rail's Indigenous Relations strategy to foster sustainable relationships with approximately 80 Indigenous communities. Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership and manage communications to support corporate objectives and reconciliation commitments.

Officer, Government & Indigenous Relations

On-site · Montréal

The role involves managing parliamentary questions, coordinating rail pass programs, and preparing briefing notes for senior executives. It also requires developing government and indigenous relations plans and coordinating partnership initiatives.

Senior Advisor, Health & Safety & Environment

On-site · Montréal

The Senior Advisor acts as an expert consultant to develop and implement health, safety, and environmental strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and risk management. They are responsible for conducting risk analyses, leading incident investigations, and promoting a culture of prevention across the organization.

Conseiller(ère) Principal(e), Santé et sécurité et Environnement

On-site · Montréal

The Senior Advisor develops and implements health, safety, and environmental strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation across operations. They provide technical expertise to managers, lead incident investigations, and promote a culture of prevention and continuous improvement.

Master Planner, Major Projects

On-site · Montréal

The Master Planner will coordinate the integration of internal and external project schedules into a comprehensive master plan for the LDRR Program. They are responsible for maintaining schedules, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and providing technical leadership in capacity management.

Senior Project Manager - IT Portfolio & Major Projects

On-site · Montréal

The Senior Project Manager will lead and manage IT portfolio projects, overseeing design, development, and implementation to ensure successful delivery. They are responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, scopes, and internal/external teams while ensuring alignment with PMO standards.

Lead Advisor Identity & Access Management

On-site · Montréal

You will lead the evolution of enterprise identity, access, and privileged access capabilities across hybrid and cloud environments. This involves defining architecture roadmaps, managing identity risks, and ensuring compliance with security governance and Zero Trust principles.