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.
Hybrid · Montréal
The supervisor is responsible for managing maintenance personnel, coordinating inspections, and ensuring the safe repair and return to service of railway passenger cars. They must foster a positive work environment, enforce safety regulations, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance processes and team performance.
On-site · Montréal
The Lead Senior Advisor manages the maintenance program implementation and RAMS for the LDRR fleet, ensuring maintainability and operational cost optimization. They provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams and oversee contractual deliverables to ensure compliance with industry and VIA Rail standards.
On-site · Montréal
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and transition of the Digital Connectivity project within the LDRR program. This includes managing project scope, budgets, schedules, and external suppliers to ensure successful implementation and handover to operations.
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 and refilling water reservoirs and wastewater tanks.
On-site · Smithers
The Locomotive Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of passengers and crew. They must ensure operations meet the scheduled timetable while adhering to all railway safety regulations.
Hybrid · Montréal
The incumbent is responsible for managing railway structural assets such as bridges and culverts, including planning and executing maintenance and capital projects. They provide technical expertise, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize asset investments while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
On-site · Montréal
The candidate will act as counsel for the negotiation, approval, and management of various commercial contracts while advising business units on legal risks. They will also oversee contract governance, ensure compliance with internal rules, and manage external legal counsel services.
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.
On-site · Montréal
Lead the implementation of maintenance programs and RAMS for the LDRR fleet, ensuring products are maintainable and operational costs are optimized. Manage a multidisciplinary team of technical specialists to deliver contractual requirements and ensure compliance with industry standards.
On-site · Montréal
The Senior Advisor acts as the mechanical engineering subject matter expert for fleet renewal programs, overseeing design, manufacturing, and validation of locomotives and passenger cars. They serve as the primary interface between internal stakeholders and manufacturers to ensure mechanical solutions are safe, reliable, and compliant.
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.
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 reliability.
On-site · Montréal
The Senior Project Manager will lead and manage IT projects, overseeing design, development, and implementation to ensure successful delivery within scope, budget, and schedule. They are responsible for project governance, stakeholder engagement, and managing internal and external teams to ensure alignment with PMO targets.
