VIA Rail Jobs That Pay Over $20 An Hour & Don't Require A Degree Are Available Across Canada
One of the jobs pays you to travel! 🚞
VIA Rail employees in front of VIA Rail trains.
There are VIA Rail jobs available across Canada that pay more than $20 an hour and don't require a university degree.
If you're looking for work, Canada's national rail passenger service has open positions in Ontario, B.C., Alberta, Quebec and Nova Scotia that you can apply for.
Recently, it was announced that gradual service resumption is happening with most routes across the country returning by the end of June and one of the available jobs is on a returning train line!
It's important to note that VIA Rail has a vaccination policy that requires all members of its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof to be able to work.
If you're thinking of a VIA Rail career, here are some jobs that pay more than $20 an hour and don't require a university education.
Plus, there are very few experience requirements as well!
Passenger Car Cleaner (Toronto)
Salary: $28.94 an hour
Who Should Apply: People who can work at the Toronto Maintenance Centre in Etobicoke and/or at Union Station in Toronto and be available for shifts any day of the week.
You need experience in commercial cleaning or building maintenance, a high school diploma, a valid driver's license and the ability to lift 50 pounds.
VIA Rail is looking to hire six people for this job and the deadline is May 6.
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Station Attendant
Salary: $26.80 to $27.42 an hour
Who Should Apply: People who can work at the Montreal Central Station which includes Dorval Station.
You need to be able to work a variable schedule, communicate in English and French, and lift up to 50 pounds along with having a high school diploma, one year of customer service experience and a valid driver's license.
VIA Rail is looking to hire 14 people and the deadline is May 3.
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Station Attendant and Counter Sales Agent
Salary: $23.14 to $26.80 an hour
Who Should Apply: People who can work variable shifts at the London, Kitchener and Brantford stations.
The requirements are having a high school diploma, one year of customer service experience, a valid driver's license, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and communication skills in English and French.
VIA Rail is looking to hire three people for this position and the deadline is May 2.
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On-Train Service Attendant
Salary: $23.57 an hour
Who Should Apply: People who are able to work until October 2022 (with the possibility of being called back) on the Halifax-Montreal route, with up to five days away from home.
For this job, you need a high school diploma, the ability to communicate in English and French, one year of customer service experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to be comfortable using an iPhone.
VIA Rail is looking to hire 15 people and the deadline is May 2.
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Passenger Car Cleaner (Jasper)
Salary: $28.94 an hour
Who Should Apply: Someone who can work at VIA Rail's station in Jasper, Alberta.
You need a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, the ability to work a flexible schedule, and mechanical skills.
The deadline to apply is May 4.
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Locomotive Attendant
Salary: $30.41 an hour
Who Should Apply: Someone who can work at VIA Rail's Vancouver Maintenance Centre.
You need a high school diploma, a valid driver's license (class 1 or class 3 is an asset), the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and use industrial tools, and availability to work outdoors and on evenings or weekends.
The deadline to apply is May 17.
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