Locomotive attendant

 Reference Number : 960 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $36,27

Number of positions to be filled : 4 

Application Deadline : 08/10/2025

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. 

VIA Rail Canada Inc., a leader in passenger transportation in Canada, is currently  seeking Locomotive attendants  to work at our Montreal Maintenance Centre (MMC) located in Pointe St-Charles.

As a Locomotive Attendant, you will be responsible for the safe movement of locomotives and train consists in and around the confines of the Montreal Maintenance Center.  You may also be asked to perform general cleaning and other related duties.  You must be willing and able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Training:

-Approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks of  training.

-Training is conducted throughout the three(3) work shifts (day, afternoon, night).

-The training is provided in French.

-You must successfully complete the training to obtain a position.

Schedules:

-Permanent position, 40 hours per week.

-Mainly night shift and weekends (day and evening shifts exist but are less common).

-Two (2) to three (3) days off a week, depending on the assigned schedule.

Hourly Rate:

Qualified Locomotive Attendant rate: $36.27/hour

Starting Date : October 6th, 2025

-Possess a High School Diploma.

-Possess a valid driver’s license. (Class 3 is an asset)

-Be willing and able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

-Be willing and able to work variable schedules (Our Maintenance Center is operational 365 days a year, 24 hours a day).

-Possess related experience and meet the physical requirements of this position.

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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