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VIA Rail Canada

Railway car technician

Vancouver, BC, V6A 4C7, Canada

Within 25 km of Richmond · About 12.3 km from the city centre

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Job details

Apply by: Oct 25, 2026
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posted: Sep 13, 2026

Original job description

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.

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Responsibilities

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.

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.

Skills

Preventive maintenance
Mechanical repair
Diagnostic skills
Carpentry
Plumbing
Welding
Assembly
Safety compliance
Team collaboration

Benefits

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

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Keywords

Railway car technician
Preventive maintenance
Mechanical repair
Skilled trade
Carpentry
Plumbing
Welding
Transportation equipment
Journeyman certification
Red Seal
Safety
Infrastructure
Sustainable mobility
Fleet maintenance
Mechanical diagnostics

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