Mechanical Specialist

Marketing Statement

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC's Top Employers

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

As the asset owner, the Mechanical Specialist applies technical expertise and experience to the assets and systems in the designated discipline and supports the safe, reliable and efficient rail transportation service delivery within an integrated, multi-jurisdictional environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Participates in the development and refinement of asset engineering, management and maintenance strategy. Supports the development and implementation of the Guideway Annual Maintenance Plan, Asset Renewal Plan, Asset Improvement Plan and relevant Capital Replacement Plans. Participates in the development and refinement of guideway engineering standards, policies and procedures for asset maintenance and projects to ensure alignment with regulations, codes and industry best practices.

Provides innovative engineering advice and guidance to engineering, asset management, asset maintenance and capital projects on quality assurance, compliance assurance and asset performance. Identifies asset problems and provides technical solutions. Supports the investigation on significant failures, conducts root cause analysis and presents reports/recommendations to the Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer. Assists in the development of FMEA and FMECA where required. Ensures effective communication to all stakeholders.

Provides engineering support to capital and non-capital projects of moderate to high risk. Reviews and provides recommendations on the approval of the technical specifications, drawings and documentation regarding assigned projects.

Participates in the development and refinement of configuration control procedures for asset maintenance. Recommends changes on asset configuration control documentations.

Participates in selecting appropriate techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering assignments. Investigates and reviews industry best practices in rail operations and asset maintenance and recommends changes to BCRTC practice. Investigates and reviews existing and emerging technology and recommends application to SkyTrain systems as appropriate. Supports business case development and the implementation of best practices and new technology.

Develops and maintains professional and trustworthy working relationship with stakeholders in BCRTC and across the enterprise.

Supervises reporting staff, including all people practices such as hiring, training and development, coaching, monitoring and performance management.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The competencies of this position would typically be acquired through completion of a technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field including a minimum of a Professional Licensee Engineering (P.L.Eng.) or eligibility to be registered with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia in this capacity.

Requires 5 years of engineering work experience, including experience related to running rail and rail switch components, preferably within a transit environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Solid knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of the designated engineering discipline.

Solid knowledge of relevant standards, legislation, acts and regulatory requirements pertaining to the rail industry.

Working knowledge of railway operation and maintenance practices, including configuration control.

Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, to resolve critical and high-impact technical issues.

Advanced skills in creating technical reports, standards, procedures, specifications, method statements, risk assessments, FMECA, schematic and/or technical drawings.

Solid knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of project management and project reporting.

Solid time management skills to balance and coordinate effort across multiple, concurrent activities.

Solid communication skills and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to achieve consensus between groups.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident

This position works predominately on-site.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $82,400 - $123,600 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: December 10, 2025

Closing Date: December 15, 2025

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us

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