Electrical Technician

 Reference Number : 671 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $71 971 - $88 906

Number of positions to be filled : 1 

Application Deadline : 04/04/2025

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. 

Are you passionate about engineering and rail transport? Do you enjoy being at the heart of operations and working on various systems and equipment? We are seeking an Electrical Technician to play a key role in a versatile team to improve the efficiency and reliability of the electrical systems in our train fleet.

In collaboration with engineers and other specialists, the technician or technologist will be responsible for the design of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design improvements for railway equipment, including preliminary  and detailed design, scheduling, time and material estimates, and engineering documentation;
• Search for equivalent parts or systems to replace obsolete ones
• Develop test plans to validate the proper functioning of systems after modification;
• Maintain updated electrical schematics;
• Supervise the installation and testing of prototypes, coordinating activities and conducting acceptance tests in accordance with general instructions and standards established by Via Rail;
• Write specifications and technical reports;
• Provide technical support to maintenance and other departments such as production, service, small workshops, and procurement.

Requirements:

• College diploma (DEC) in Electrical Engineering, specializing in electrotechnics, automation, or industrial electricity;
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and workplace electrical safety standards;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as an industrial electrician;
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software;
• Familiarity with programmable logic controllers, instrumentation & control, and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI).;
• Excellent understanding of basic electrical concepts, with the ability to read single-line and multi-line diagrams;
• Proficiency in both written and spoken French and English;
• Experience with railway rolling stock or heavy transport equipment (an asset).

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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.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

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