General Worker- Passenger car cleaner

Reference Number : 1401 Status : Permanent - Full-time Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $ 35.36/h Number of positions to be filled : 1 Application Deadline : 08/08/2025 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. VIA Rail Canada Inc., a leader in passenger transportation in Canada, is currently seeking applications for our Passenger car cleaner (General Worker) to work at our Quebec City Station, Gare du Palais. As a General Worker, you will be responsible for cleaning the interior and exterior of passenger railway cars, vacuuming and washing carpets, wiping tables and chairs, changing direction of seats, cleaning washrooms, cleaning windows (interior & exterior), draining and filling potable water reservoirs, draining waste water retention reservoirs. You must be able to work outdoors. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. The schedule is overnight, from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Days off vary (but are normally Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday). Hourly salary: $35.36/H Evening shift differential: $1.50/H Night shift differential: $2.00/H Requirements: • Possess a High School Diploma • Possess a valid driver'S license • Professional or technical diploma in: Mechanics, Tinning, Pipe fitting or Welding (asset) • Possess at least one year of experience as a cleaner • Be flexible regarding work schedules • Possess the physial capacity to do the job • Be quality and results oriented • Able to work in a team • Capable of lifting weights ranging up to 23kg (50 lb) • Possess mechanical aptitudes 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. Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel!

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

Candidates must possess a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and at least one year of cleaning experience. The role requires the physical capacity to lift up to 23kg and the flexibility to work overnight shifts.

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• Cleaning
• Vacuuming
• Washing
• Mechanical aptitude
• Teamwork
• Physical stamina
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Employment Equity
• Pipefitting
• Window Cleaning
• Sustainability Initiatives
• Valid Driver's License
• Mechanics
• Wastewater

• Transportation
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Car Cleaner
• Detailer
• Vehicle Cleaners
• Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 8, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week