Student locomotive engineer- Conductor

 Reference Number : 795 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : 1650$/week

Number of positions to be filled : 5 

Application Deadline : 04/23/2025

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VIA Rail is currently seeking applications from qualified Conductors, within the Railway Industry, those candidates will be trained and qualified as Locomotive Engineers. Position available in July 2025 in the Central Ontario region.

The training program will last approximately 10 months and will include 2 months of classroom training (in English) at our Toronto Maintenance Centre, and approximately 8 months of practical training will take place in the Toronto region which is also the reporting terminal for the employees who will successfully qualify.

General Information about the Locomotive Engineer position at VIA Rail Canada:

•             The Locomotive Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of VIA Rail passengers and crew, enabling VIA to meet its scheduled operations and provide excellent customer service.

•             This designated safety-critical position entails working varying schedules, being away from home for extended periods of time, working under pressure, and dealing with stressful factors.

•             High School Diploma obtained or degree of superior level

•             Possess a Conductor Qualification (or equivalent) from a Canadian Railway

•             Possess a minimum of two (2) years working experience as a qualified conductor (or conductor equivalent) and be actively working as such for a Railway within Canada

•             Possess an up-to-date Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification

•             Possess an exemplary safety record

•             Have very good spoken and written communication skills in English

•             Have no criminal record

•             Possess a valid driver’s license

•             Able to meet the physical requirements to carry out the duties related to the position

•             Good technical and mechanical aptitudes

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

•             Safety orientation, rigor, and attention to detail

•             Decision making and problem solving abilities

•             Ability to work under pressure

•             Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced environment

•             Accountability

•             Customer focus

•             Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive attitude toward change

•             Teamwork and cooperation

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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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