VIA Rail is hiring 100 people in Toronto and you can get paid almost $28 an hour to travel
You don't need a university degree to apply! 🚆
VIA Rail is hiring on train attendants based in Toronto.
If you're currently looking for a job in Toronto and are interested in travelling, listen up! VIA Rail is hiring on-train attendants in the city and you can earn good money without a degree or rail experience.
Right now, the company is hiring 100 on-train attendants based in Toronto. It's a pretty high-paying job, offering nearly $28 per hour. Even better, you don't need a university degree or experience working on trains to apply.
As a VIA Rail attendant, you'll play a key role in making each passenger's journey smooth and enjoyable. That means helping with luggage, serving meals, ensuring onboard safety, and responding to travellers' needs with a friendly, professional attitude.
Since each trip can vary, your day-to-day responsibilities will also differ.
You'll be based in Toronto and travel along routes like Toronto–Montreal, Toronto–Niagara, and Toronto–Windsor, which means you'll have the opportunity to travel around Ontario and beyond. While you're on the road, your meals and hotel stays are covered, too.
The job comes with seven weeks of fully paid training, starting August 11, 2025.
Beyond the hourly wage, this position offers generous benefits — including a pension plan, unlimited access to telemedicine for you and your family, and VIA Rail travel privileges after one year of service.
To be eligible for the role, you must be bilingual in English and French and have a warm, customer-focused approach.
With 100 jobs up for grabs, it's a great opportunity to get a start with a big company like VIA Rail.
Interested? Here's what you need to know about applying:
On-train service attendant
Salary: $27.45 an hour
Company: VIA Rail
Location: Toronto, ON
Who Should Apply: You should apply if you have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience working in customer service.
You will be expected to:
- Give professional service and support to all passengers.
- Assist travellers during their journey, including helping with luggage.
- Monitor and maintain passenger safety and comfort on board.
- Handle the sale and service of food and drinks, including alcohol.
- Clean work areas and washrooms.
- Be available to work many shifts, including weekends and holidays, and be prepared to be on-call (no guaranteed hours).
- Be willing to be away from home for extended periods (typically 2–3 days).
- The ability to communicate verbally in both English and French in a friendly and professional manner.
- The ability to repeatedly lift and handle items up to 23 kg (50 lbs) —around the weight of a large suitcase — using the correct lifting technique.
This role is just one of the many VIA Rail jobs that are hiring. Positions are also open in cities in B.C., Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
Good luck, folks!
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