These VIA Rail jobs are available and you get travel perks without having to travel for work
VIA Rail is hiring for a bunch of positions that get you travel perks without having to travel for work.
Some of these are high-paying jobs with salaries up to $127,000 a year or $42 an hour!
Canada's national passenger rail service is currently staffing positions in engineering, customer service and other work areas.
These jobs don't just get you typical benefits like vacation days, bonuses, or hybrid work schedules.
VIA Rail also offers train travel privileges for employees and their families.
That means you can travel across Canada since there are VIA Rail routes from B.C. to Nova Scotia, including scenic routes in B.C., Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec.
So, here are VIA Rail jobs available right now that don't require you to travel for work but still get you travel perks!
Electrical Engineer
Salary: $86,366 to $106,687
Company: VIA Rail
Location: Montreal, QC
Who Should Apply: You must have a university degree in electrical engineering and be a registered member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
A minimum of five years of experience as an electrical engineer is required.
Also, you need experience in:
- designing, analyzing, and modifying electrical circuits or systems
- preparing required documents for production (including bill of materials, electrical diagrams, technical specifications, and maintenance procedures)
- electrical (power) controls, electronic controls, and communication systems
Proficiency in AutoCAD computer-aided design software and Microsoft Office programs is required as well.
You must be able to communicate in English and French.
The deadline to apply is September 3, 2025.
Railway Car Technician
Salary: $35.22 to $42.49 an hour, plus $1.50 to $2 an hour for night shifts
Company: VIA Rail
Location: Vancouver and Mission Harbour, BC
Who Should Apply: Red Seal certified tradespersons are ideal, but apprentices can apply.
Trades include millwright, carpenter, plumber, welder, fabricator, and automotive technician.
Experience in machinery maintenance and experience assembling, mounting, or finishing transportation equipment are assets.
The deadline to apply is August 29, 2025.
Coordinator, Materials and Logistics
Salary: $62,717 to $77,474
Company: VIA Rail
Location: Montreal, QC
Who Should Apply: You need a Diploma of Vocational Studies or Diploma of College Studies in a field relevant to the position.
Also, you must have three to five years of experience in material planning or management within a production environment.
Experience working in a procurement team is required as well.
You must be proficient with computer systems and Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
Also, you need to be bilingual in English and French and able to communicate verbally and in writing.
The deadline is September 18, 2025.
Manager, Customer Experience
Salary: $79,169 to $97,797
Company: VIA Rail
Location: Toronto, ON
Who Should Apply: You need a post-secondary education in business administration, operations management, or a related field.
Also, you must have experience supervising unionized staff and experience in operations, logistics, or facility management.
It's required that you have:
- an understanding of inventory and settlement control systems
- a familiarity with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program
- knowledge of the Canada Labour Code and Occupational Health and Safety standards
You must also be bilingual in English and French.
The deadline is September 10, 2025.
Contract Manager
Salary: $102,816 to $127,008
Company: VIA Rail
Location: Montreal, QC
Who Should Apply: You must have a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, law, or a related field.
Also, you need 10 years of relevant experience, including eight years as a major contract manager.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems is required.
You must have an understanding of:
- contracts, contract governance, contractual language, and contract lifecycle
- contract structures and documentation
The last day to submit an application is September 4, 2025.
Specialist, Return to Work and Absence Management
Salary: $77,112 to $95,256
Company: VIA Rail
Location: Toronto, ON
Who Should Apply: You need a post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant field such as occupational health and safety, disability management, or human resources.
Also, you must have experience with schedule coordination, claims reporting, and compliance documentation.
Familiarity with provincial and federal workers' compensation legislation, including WSIB and the Canada Labour Code, is required.
Also, you must be familiar with IMS platforms, Microsoft Excel, and Sunlife STD/LTD processes and associated documentation.
The ability to communicate in both English and French is required as well.
The deadline is September 9, 2025.
Electrical Technician
Salary: $71,971 to $88,906
Company: VIA Rail
Location: Montreal, QC
Who Should Apply: You need a college diploma in electrical engineering, specializing in electrotechnics, automation, or industrial electricity.
A minimum of 5 years of experience as an industrial electrician is required.
You must have knowledge of:
- the Canadian Electrical Code and workplace electrical safety standards
- AutoCAD software
- programmable logic controllers, instrumentation and control, and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)
- basic electrical concepts, with the ability to read single-line and multi-line diagrams
It's also required that you're able to speak and write in both French and English.
The deadline is September 3, 2025.
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