Driving & transportation jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,895
Employers: 2,001

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $31.75Across 1,239 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $79,679Across 90 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%5 listings
Hybrid: <1%21 listings
On-site: 94%4,595 listings

Not specified: 6% (274 listings)

Employers hiring include First Student (127), UPS (106), The Seaboard Transport Group (86).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Driving & transportation jobs in Canada

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Train Conductor

Sioux Lookout, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 5, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

Job Summary

The Train Conductor is responsible for acting as a member of a 2 or 3-person train crew and performs duties associated with the movement of trains, rail cars, and locomotives in rail yards and on the road. The incumbent coordinates the assembly of trains and executes any ground work outside the locomotive cab while in the yard or on-route (operating track switches, picking up rail cars and making emergency repairs).

Main Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad rules and regulations related to safety and operations
Provide and receive various forms of oral and printed instructions concerning the movement and placement of rail cars
Assemble and dismantle trains in the rail yard, and pick up and set off rail cars on-route
Observe, interpret, and relay signals to ensure safe train and locomotive movement
Operate track switches to change locomotive and rail car routes
Inspect the condition of a train and equipment
Make effective decisions when in unfamiliar locations or emergency situations
Communicate effectively with the Rail Traffic Control centre, other train crews and other departments on a regular basis via handheld radio

Working Conditions

Work a flexible schedule with regular and predictable attendance, in line with the 24/7 railroading environment
Available to work night shifts, weekends, holiday work hours, some overtime and being away from home for extended periods of time when necessary
Push, pull, lift and carry up to 90 pounds
Primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
Operate various devices on rail cars and locomotives, such as uncoupling levers and handbrakes
Climb on and off ladders of moving rail cars
Grasp and hold objects while riding the side of a train
Walk for frequent extended periods
Bend, stoop, squat, and kneel frequently
Meet medical fitness requirements for the position, including those established by the Railway Association of Canada, such as the ability to recognize and distinguish between the colours of signals

Experience

Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment*

Education/Certification/Designation

Completion of College or Vocational or Technical School or Freight Conductor experience*
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

Competencies

We Care About Each Other
We Strive for Excellence
We Succeed Together
We Lead Responsibly

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Write and pass safety and rules exams (as per collective agreement, subsequent mandatory Locomotive Engineer qualification to retain seniority and employment)
Obtain and maintain Conductors Rule Card
Possess and maintain a valid driver's licence
Possess and maintain a passport allowing entry and re-entry to the Canada and the United States (in certain specific locations)
Proficiency in both oral and written communications
Any experience and/or education for these above would be considered as an asset

Additional Information (If Any)

The incumbent participates in an intensive paid training program that includes 11 weeks (7 weeks classroom and 4 weeks field training) at CN's Campus in Winnipeg, MB. Expenses related to transportation, accommodation and meals while in Winnipeg are covered. After these initial 11 weeks, the incumbent completes a minimum of 45 trips as an extra person on a crew to enhance their knowledge and skills. Successful completion of the entire training program is mandatory in order to work as a conductor, and includes written exams and field training (including physical requirements).This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate train movements and assemble or dismantle trains, including picking up and setting off rail cars in yards and on-route. Follow railroad safety rules, interpret and relay signals, inspect equipment, operate track switches, and communicate with rail traffic control and other crews.

Requirements

Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and either relevant experience in similar working conditions or a college, vocational, or technical school background; freight conductor experience is also noted. Requirements include passing safety and rules exams, maintaining a Conductor's Rule Card, a valid driver's licence and, for certain locations, a passport, as well as meeting physical and medical fitness standards.

Skills

Rail Operations
Train Assembly and Dismantling
Rail Car Switching
Signal Interpretation
Track Switch Operation
Equipment Inspection
Emergency Decision-Making
Radio Communication
Safety Compliance
Oral and Written Communication
Physical Fitness
Freight Conductor Operations

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Train Conductor
Rail Transportation
Train Crew
Train Movement
Rail Yard
Locomotives
Rail Cars
Train Assembly
Train Dismantling
Rail Car Pickup and Set-Off
Train Orders
Railroad Signals
Railroad Rules and Regulations
Track Switches
Equipment Inspection
Emergency Repairs
Rail Traffic Control
Handheld Radio
Safety Exams
Conductor's Rule Card
Valid Driver's Licence
Passport
Physical Fitness
Medical Fitness
Field Training
Freight Conductor Experience

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