Specialist, Signals & Communication

 Reference Number : 1258 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $86,366 - $106,687

Number of positions to be filled : 1 

Application Deadline : 04/24/2026

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 join us?
Because in addition to taking on stimulating challenges, you will benefit from a human, innovative, and development‑focused environment.

OUR BENEFITS

• Flexible schedule and hybrid work policy (depending on the position)
• Comprehensive insurance plan (medical, dental, disability, life)
• Competitive pension plan with employer contribution
• Employee assistance programs and well‑being support
• Opportunities for continuous learning (e.g., Power BI, advanced analytics, project management)
• Opportunities for advancement within a transforming organization
• Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation‑driven work environment

POSITION: 
Under the supervision of the Director, Railway Infrastructure and working in collaboration with the Senior Specialist – Signal and Communications, this person will provide technical expertise for the preparation and execution of maintenance projects as well as involvement in the development of engineering and contractors contracts as well as technical documents.

His or her involvement, both in the office and in the field, will be primarily related to the monitoring and improvement of railway infrastructure for specialties such as: Signals and Communication (S&C), level crossings, summer and winter maintenance of the right-of-way, maintenance programs as well as preventive and corrective work on all railway systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Is in charge of S&C maintenance and capital projects (planning, preparation and execution);
• Is responsible for the coordination of the various projects/contracts and ensure the proper deployment of activities in terms of quality, cost and time;
• Ensures the conformity of technical expertise and participate in the resolution of problems related to his/her specialty;
• Analyzes technical plans and specifications of projects and identifies possible impacts in order to carry out the projects;
• Ensures the operational feasibility of projects or work within operational constraints and makes recommendations;
• Leads project or work site follow-up meetings with internal or external stakeholders;
• Ensures the definition of needs, follow up on the planning of the work planned by the different disciplines, and communicates with the concerned stakeholders (internal and/or external);
• Defines and supervises the standards and work methodologies to be applied;
• Participates in the development of maintenance contracts and projects to ensure quality and performance control without deviating from regulatory requirements and standards;
• Coordinates with the Project Management Office (PMO) (reporting and project control);
• Establishes indicators and integrates the results of field audits to identify areas of maintenance strategy for improvement;
• Establishes annual programs and monitors monthly progress for preventive and corrective maintenance for the infrastructures under his responsibility;
• Participates in the development of tools for the prevention and prediction of wear and tear on infrastructure systems and makes recommendations;
• Performs field audits on level crossings and train control systems.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• BAC in electrical engineering or any other relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Membership in the “Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec” or “Professional Engineers Ontario” (an asset).
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the railway industry;
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as project manager related to Signal and Communications projects;
• Knowledge of rail infrastructure theory and inspection;
• Knowledge of Transport Canada regulations, AREMA and/or CN/CPCK standards;
• Knowlegde of manufacturer specifications, General Instructions (GIs) and Standard  Code of Practices (SCP);
• Training recognized by a North American railway (an asset);
• PMP certified (an asset).

COMPETENCIES: 

• Good knowledge of level crossing systems such as ElectroLogIXS, GCP and HXP and train control systems such as Microlok and ElectroLogIXS VLC;
• Good leadership skills and be proactive;
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities while respecting deadlines;
• Ability to work in a team environment and foster collaboration;
• Foster a customer-oriented approach and developed negotiation skills;
• Excellent analytical skills and must exercise good judgment;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Be organized, autonomous, methodical, rigorous and always looking for continuous improvements;
• Master the Microsoft Office suite and AutoCAD;
• Bilingual (French and English)(an asset).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must have a valid driver's license and a vehicle for occasional business use;
• Generally, the work schedule is from Monday to Friday, as follows
  • 4 days / week at the determined home locations;
  • 1 day/week at various rail sites within the VIA infrastructure network;
• May be required to work outdoors in various weather conditions;
• Flexibility in work schedules to meet work deadline requirements;
• VIA infrastructure network is located from Coteaux (Québec) to Windsor (Ontario).

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, SCHEDULE AND LOCATION:

• Regular full-time employment, 40 hours per week with occasional evening, night and weekend hours.
• Locations to home base to be determined.

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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