Supervisor, Parts Stores

Reference Number : 1041 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $92 534 - $114 307

Number of positions to be filled : 1 

Application Deadline : 11/07/2025

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 a dynamic leader with a passion for logistics and operational excellence? VIA Rail is seeking a Parts Store Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Toronto Maintenance Centre (TMC) Store. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the success of Canada’s national passenger rail service.

Why Join VIA Rail?

At VIA Rail, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. We’re proud to provide a work environment that values diversity, inclusion, and personal growth. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Generous vacation and leave policies
• Employee and family assistance program
• Training and development opportunities
• Free or discounted travel privileges across the VIA Rail network
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture

Your Role

As Parts Store Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for managing the TMC Store operations efficiently, cost-effectively, and with a strong focus on environmental responsibility. You’ll lead a team of 7 unionized employees across 3 shifts, ensuring optimal service delivery and fostering a safe, productive, and respectful work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations, ensuring balanced workload distribution across shifts
• Manage staffing: approve timesheets, schedule vacations, coordinate training, and handle disciplinary matters
• Ensure compliance with collective agreements and foster positive union relations
• Optimize inventory management using Oracle and IBM Maximo systems
• Lead cycle counts, stock rotation, and safe handling of chemicals and gases
• Standardize and document store processes for consistency and efficiency
• Monitor and improve KPIs to drive performance
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners on projects and audits
• Develop and present continuous improvement plans to senior management

What You Bring

• College diploma in Technology or Administration
• Minimum 10 years of experience in store or inventory management
• Solid understanding of logistics and transportation (courier, LTL, TL)
• Proficiency in Oracle and Maximo systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage unionized teams and resolve operational challenges
• Customer-focused, results-driven, and adaptable under pressure
• Availability for shift work and occasional travel

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.

Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel!