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VIA Rail Canada

Locomotive Attendant

Vancouver, BC, V6A 4C7, Canada

Apply by: Oct 5, 2026
Education: High school diploma
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 22, 2026

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Original job description

Status : Permanent - Full-time

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $36.27/h

Number of positions to be filled : 1

Application Deadline : 10/04/2026

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.

Do you enjoy working outdoors, operating heavy machinery, and are you committed to workplace safety?

Join VIA Rail and help ensure the reliability and safety of our national passenger rail fleet.

What we offer
• Hourly wage: $38.23/h
• 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
• Ensure the safe movement of locomotives and train consists within and around the Maintenance Centre
• Operate and position locomotives in accordance with safety rules and procedures
• Perform general cleaning of locomotives and work areas as required
• Carry out other related duties to support maintenance operations

What we’re looking for
• High school diploma required
• Valid driver’s licence (Class 3 is an asset)
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks
• Knowledge of CROR (Canadian Railway Operating Rules) and experience in transportation, mechanical work, or the railway industry (asset)

Schedule
• Permanent position (40 hours per week)
• Variable schedule (days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays)
• Overtime available

Work location
• Vancouver Maintenance Centre

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.

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Responsibilities

The Locomotive Attendant is responsible for the safe movement and positioning of locomotives within the Maintenance Centre. They also perform general cleaning of locomotives and work areas to support maintenance operations.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. A valid driver's license is required, and experience in the railway industry or mechanical work is considered an asset.

Skills

Locomotive operation
Heavy machinery operation
Workplace safety
Railway operations
Cleaning
Maintenance support
CROR knowledge

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Travel pass
Uniforms provided
Safety equipment provided
Free parking
Locker rooms
Showers
Cafeteria
Personal days
Sick days

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Locomotive
Railway
Maintenance
Transportation
CROR
Heavy machinery
Safety
Mechanical
Outdoor work
Shift work
Infrastructure
Sustainable mobility

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