Railway car technician

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$38–$46 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 26, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

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.

Job details

Status : Permanent - Full-time Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $38.49 - $46.43 Number of positions to be filled : 2 Application Deadline : 09/20/2026 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. Do you have experience in mechanics or a skilled trade?Join VIA Rail and help ensure the reliability and safety of our national passenger rail fleet. What we offer• Hourly wage: $38.49 to $46.43/hour • Shift premiums: evening ($1.50/hour), night ($2.00/hour)• Comprehensive benefits (medical and dental) and pension plan• Travel pass after one year of service• Uniforms and equipment provided (boots, safety glasses, helmet, gloves)• Free parking, locker rooms, showers, and cafeteria• 5 personal days and up to 10 sick days Your responsibilities• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on railway cars• Maintain interior systems (toilets, seats, windows, etc.)• Work on major components (wheelsets, couplers, etc.)• Diagnose mechanical issues and propose solutions• Collaborate with the maintenance team What we’re looking for• Experience and/or certification or diploma in a skilled trade (carpentry, plumbing, welding, etc.)• Experience in maintenance or assembly of transportation equipment• Ability to work various shifts (day, evening, night, weekends) according to a schedule established in advance• Journeyman certification or Red Seal is considered an asset Schedule• Permanent position (40 hours per week)• Variable schedule (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays)• Overtime available Work location• Vancouver Maintenance Center, Mission Maintenance Center 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires experience or certification in a skilled trade such as carpentry, plumbing, or welding. Candidates must have experience in the maintenance or assembly of transportation equipment and the ability to work flexible shifts.