Electrician HVAC

 Reference Number : 1112 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $46.43/h

Number of positions to be filled : 1 

Application Deadline : 12/29/2025

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. 

As an Electrician for VIA Rail, you will perform your duties on locomotives and passenger 
cars, especially on our HVAC equipment. You will have to install, repair and replace electrical controls and panel boxes, test and measure voltage, loads, ground faults integrity of circuits and conduct preventive maintenance programs. You will have the overall responsibilities of all our electrical equipment, including lighting and all HVAC systems. 

The position is permanent (40 hours per week guaranteed) and the work schedule may vary (day, evening, night, weekend, and holidays). 

Candidates must be available to work from Sunday to Thursday.

The work location is the Winnipeg Maintenance center.

What is in it for you ?

Hourly salary: $ 46.43 /h

Evening shift differential: $1.50/h

Night shift differential: $2.00/h

Full benefits: Dental, medical (prescription glasses, drug prescription), pension plan, ride pass,

5 personal days + vacations

We provide: Uniforms, all tools, PPE (boots, glasses, helmet, vest, gloves), free parking, shower/personal change room, indoor lunchroom.

Requirements:

Completion of training as an Electrician 

Excellent teamwork skills 

Knowledge of HVAC systems.  

Possession of Red Seal 

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!