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.
On-site · Montréal
The Manager of Train Operations supervises transportation staff and assets while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient rail operations. They are responsible for conducting investigations, managing occupational safety, and providing training to locomotive engineers.
On-site · Montréal
The Railway Operations Manager supervises locomotive engineers and manages transport assets to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient rail operations. Responsibilities include conducting incident investigations, managing labor relations, and ensuring compliance with Canadian Rail Operating Rules.
Hybrid · Montréal
The payroll accounting clerk is responsible for calculating and processing employee payroll in accordance with collective agreements and HR policies. They also perform payroll data reconciliation, manage government remittances, and support the monthly and year-end closing processes.
Hybrid · Montréal
The Payroll Processing Accounting Clerk is responsible for preparing and processing employee payroll in accordance with collective agreements and HR policies. They also perform payroll reconciliations, process statutory remittances, and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
Hybrid · Ottawa
Manage VIA Rail’s performance-based maintenance-of-way contract for its main lines, including contractor operations, work orders, invoicing, performance, deliverables, and operating budgets. Coordinate maintenance programs, technical standards, safety and incident follow-up, procurement activities, and infrastructure work across track, signaling, bridges, culverts, and other railway systems.
Hybrid · Ottawa
Manage VIA Rail’s mainline Maintenance-of-Way contract, including contractor performance, work orders, invoicing, deliverables, and operating budgets. Coordinate maintenance programs and infrastructure work, support technical standards and procurement activities, and oversee incident follow-up and continuous improvement.
Hybrid · Drummondville
The incumbent is responsible for managing the performance-based maintenance-of-way contract for VIA Rail's main lines, including supervising daily operations and contractor activities. They will oversee infrastructure maintenance, ensure compliance with performance requirements, manage operating budgets, and coordinate activities across various departments.
Hybrid · Drummondville
The incumbent will manage performance-based maintenance-of-way contracts for mainline corridors, overseeing contractor activities, quality, and budget adherence. They will also provide technical support, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate infrastructure improvement projects across various railway systems.
On-site · Vancouver
Ensure the safe movement and positioning of locomotives within the maintenance facility. Perform general cleaning of locomotives and support overall maintenance operations.
On-site · Vancouver
The successful candidate will safely move locomotives and train sets within the maintenance center and perform general cleaning of equipment. They will also operate locomotives according to safety rules and support overall maintenance operations.
On-site · Montréal
Represent VIA Rail’s interests and coordinate technical, contractual, and operational interfaces with host railways and the design-builder throughout the Dorval multimodal hub project. Plan construction activities to protect railway safety and passenger service, manage interface risks and budget impacts, and document decisions and follow-ups.
On-site · Montréal
The Electrical Engineering Team Lead provides technical expertise and leadership for the maintenance of the Legacy rolling stock fleet. They supervise technical specialists and external consultants while ensuring project alignment with engineering standards and operational objectives.
On-site · Montréal
The Lead Electrical Engineer provides technical expertise and leadership for rolling stock electrical systems within the legacy fleet. They oversee project execution, manage team performance, and ensure standardization of engineering processes across maintenance centers.
On-site · Windsor
Reference Number : 1488 Status : Permanent - Full-time Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : 34.36 $/h Number of positions to be filled : 1 Application Deadline : 11/04/2026 Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility. As a Passenger Car Cleaner you will be responsible for cleaning the inte…
On-site · Ottawa
Reference Number : 1421 Status : Permanent - Full-time Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $80 000 - $100 000 Number of positions to be filled : 2 Application Deadline : 11/03/2026 Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility. Reporting to the Director – Corporate Security & Intelligence, the Reg…
On-site · Toronto
Reference Number : 1481 Status : Permanent - Full-time Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $56,566 - $70,708 Number of positions to be filled : 1 Application Deadline : 10/25/2026 Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility. Reporting to the Facility Infrastructure Program Manager, the Coordinat…
On-site · Vancouver
The incumbent is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the interior and exterior of passenger train cars, including sanitizing facilities and managing water and waste systems. They must perform these duties in various weather conditions at designated maintenance centers.
On-site · Vancouver
The general worker is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the interior and exterior of passenger railway cars, including washrooms, kitchens, and seating areas. They must also perform maintenance tasks such as draining wastewater tanks and refilling potable water reservoirs.
On-site · Vancouver
Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and diagnostic tasks on railway car mechanical systems and components. Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure the reliability and safety of the passenger rail fleet.
On-site · Vancouver
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on railway cars, including interior systems and major mechanical components. Diagnose mechanical issues and collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure fleet safety and reliability.
