Maintenance of Way Worker

2 days ago

Montréal, Canada VIA Rail Canada Full time

Reference Number : 1062

Status : Permanent - Full-time

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : 33.26 $/h

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.

You will be involved in a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring the safety and functionality of railway tracks. Here are some of the main responsibilities, but not limited to:

- ** Track Inspection**: Regularly check the condition of railway tracks according to VIA Rail standards (NETS) to detect defects or damage under the supervision of a track foreman.
- ** Track Repairs**: Address any issues related to tracks, ties, and ballast to maintain a smooth and safe railway system.
- ** Infrastructure Maintenance**: Work on tunnels, roadbeds, bridges, walkways, and embankments to ensure they are in good condition.
- ** Obstacle Removal**: Clear debris, snow, or fallen trees from the tracks, including weed removal, especially after severe weather.
- ** Incident Reporting**: Document and report any accidents or incidents occurring on the tracks.
- ** Use of Tools and Machinery**: Operate hand tools, welding equipment, and occasionally heavy machinery (e.g., forklift and others) to carry out major repairs.
- ** Railway Protection**: As required by federal railway regulations and the maintenance center’s operational manuals, as well as VIA’s general engineering instructions. Additionally, proper communication protocols must be followed as required by the REF.

This position is physically demanding and often requires working outdoors in various weather conditions throughout the year.

**Other requirements**:

- Experience in building maintenance or repair.
- Practical skills, including but not limited to carpentry, painting, drywall, and general repairs, are essential.
- Must hold at least a valid Class G driver’s license.
- ** Year 1**: GEI, CROR
- ** Year 2**: NETS, GEI, CROR, MORB, GEOHAZARD

Shedule:
Shift / Quart: 06:00 - 14:00

Rest days / Congés: Sam-Dim / Sat-Sun

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.

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

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