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VIA Rail Canada

Senior, Manager Equipment Maintenance

Toronto, ON, M8V 4B5, Canada

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $106,811 - $133,514

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Pay: Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $106,811 - $133,514
Apply by: Nov 22, 2026
Experience: College/University Education or 10 years' experience of which 5 are in a leadership role in the maintenance of equipment, preferably in a unionized environment;
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 12, 2026

Original job description

Reference Number : 1505

Status : Permanent - Full-time

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $106,811 - $133,514

Number of positions to be filled : 1

Application Deadline : 11/21/2026

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.

Why VIA Rail?

We’re proud to offer a workplace that reflects the diversity and inclusivity of Canadian society. At VIA Rail, you’ll enjoy:

Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Excellent Pension Plan & Bonus Program
Generous Vacation, Parental, and Personal Leave
Hybrid Work Options (role-dependent)
Unlimited Access to Telemedicine Services
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage
Train Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
Career Development & Training Opportunities
Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Participation in Social Initiatives & Employee Resource Groups

Our Maintenance Department, responsible for the maintenance and inspection of our trains, is facing an exciting future. With a new fleet on the horizon, changing demographics of our workforce and several projects on the go, our maintenance centers are undergoing a transformation.

POSITION:
Reporting to the Director Mechanical Maintenance, the Senior Manager oversees all key areas and functions in relation to equipment maintenance and services at the Maintenance Centre in Toronto. You will be responsible to implement a proactive maintenance approach based on planned and scheduled work ensuring train availability for the service. Through your mobilizing leadership, you will act as a change agent and lead your teams through challenging and exciting changes in a continuous improvement approach and promote a healthy and safe work environment.

The senior manager is also responsible to develop the appropriate strategy for his departments and therefore for Via Rail’s maintenance center.

SHIFT: Night shift (10hr shifts starting at 6pm)
10-hour shift with 3 days off is acceptable. The schedule would be agreed on to suit both parties and would cover Sunday to Thursday.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

MANAGING PEOPLE

Directs a team of supervisors and indirect unionized employees;
Act as a leader, provide coaching and ensure the transfer of knowledge to improve the competencies of team members. Also, responsible to empower their team’s growth with individual development plans;
Lead and promote the mechanical and maintenance strategy and ensure to communicate adequately all changes and methodologies when applicable. Also, support the short and long-term vision within VIA Rail and influence decisions within their department;
Manages and oversees the daily activities such as production, material, tooling, on-time performance, safety performance, budget/cost efficiency, maintenance performance, quality and staffing;
Responsible for overseeing the investigation process in accordance with the collective agreement, as well as ensuring that timelines are met and actions are completed. Recommending corrective action and responding to grievances;
Ensure a healthy work climate, culture, employee engagement and positive labor relations in collaboration with the union;
Accountable for maintaining a positive work environment and effectively managing and resolving conflicts promptly and equitably amongst employees (coaching recognition, reinforcement and feedback);
In collaboration with various partners, ensures the application and promotion of the HR activities cycle, while playing a key role in the recruitment process.

PROMOTING HEALTH AND SAFETY

Encourage and promote a healthy and safe culture at the workplace as well as, take the appropriate preventative actions in a timely manner;
Manage and promote a work environment conducive to the prevention of loss (occupational safety and health, overtime, absenteeism, productivity, corporate assets, material waste and environmental compliance);
In collaboration with the supervisors, identify opportunities to improve Health and Safety, the environment and strive to gain efficiency in our processes while making recommendations to VIA’s maintenance center;
In collaboration with the director and the health and safety committee ensure the application and implementation of safety initiatives and ensure compliance with Company Safety programs/policies, Canada Labour Code, OSHA and general safety principles.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Promote and foster a culture of continuous improvement;
Oversees the servicing and mechanical maintenance programs with the specific focus of continuing to improve and develop set policies and procedures;
Recommend and implement the necessary corrective measures following violations of the railway operational rules, train delays and other irregularities;
Acts as a change agent and partner with the planning team to ensure the implementation of new work methodologies for the integration of the new fleet.

MANAGING EFFICIENCY & QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP

Development, adherence and integration of our Safety and Environmental Management and Quality system into the operation and maintenance program;
Focuses on improving equipment availability and reliability, cost management, while ensuring adherence to set laws and regulations;
Liaise with peers and support functions to coordinate efforts to seek efficiencies within the operation in relation to the Maintenance Centers and VIA as a whole;
Follow up with the service and maintenance process on locomotives and passenger rail cars to ensure that assets are utilized efficiently;
Ensures that all repairs and/or servicing are affected in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with Company, AAR and TC regulations;
Manage projects and monitor the results to ensure work quality and alignment with established objectives;
Implement the necessary actions to ensure that objectives, and KPI’s are met, respecting and monitoring methods according to the established schedule.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

College/University Education or 10 years' experience of which 5 are in a leadership role in the maintenance of equipment, preferably in a unionized environment;
Experience in transportation industry (asset);
Familiar with Transport Canada Railway regulations (asset);
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite;
Proven abilities in leadership and coaching;
Demonstrate superior interpersonal skills & team spirit;
Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines, multi-task, required high-level & priority decision making;
Strong problem solving & conflict management;
Excellent communication skills (political savvy);
Strong analytical abilities;
Drive for results with a demonstrated commitment to Safety and Quality;
Agile, strategic and adaptable in an environment of constant changes;
Promoting Diversity;
Adhering to mission & purpose;
Proficiency in both official languages (English/French). (ASSET)

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.

To support our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools that support, but never replace, human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers, supported by experienced recruiters.

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!

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Responsibilities

The Senior Manager oversees all key functions of equipment maintenance at the Toronto Maintenance Centre, implementing proactive maintenance strategies and ensuring train availability. They lead a team of supervisors and unionized employees, acting as a change agent to drive continuous improvement and maintain a safe, productive work environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a college or university education or at least 10 years of experience, including 5 years in a leadership role within equipment maintenance. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required, with experience in the transportation industry considered an asset.

Skills

Leadership
Coaching
Mechanical Maintenance
Change Management
Continuous Improvement
Budget Management
Safety Compliance
Conflict Resolution
Strategic Planning
Problem Solving
Analytical Abilities
Team Building
Project Management
Communication Skills
Microsoft Suite

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Pension Plan
Bonus Program
Generous Vacation
Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Hybrid Work Options
Telemedicine Services
Health & Wellness Coverage
Train Travel Privileges
Career Development
Training Opportunities

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Keywords

Equipment Maintenance
Mechanical Maintenance
Railway
Transportation
Unionized Environment
Continuous Improvement
Safety Management
Quality System
Transport Canada Regulations
AAR Regulations
Leadership
Change Management
Budgeting
KPI Management
Asset Management
Production Management
Conflict Management
Coaching
Strategic Planning
Operational Rules
Maintenance Centers
Locomotives
Passenger Rail Cars
Canada Labour Code
OSHA

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