6 VIA Rail jobs in Canada that offer travel perks but don't require you to travel for work
These positions are high-paying too!
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VIA Rail is hiring for positions that get you travel perks even though you don't have to travel for work.
Plus, these are high-paying jobs that offer up to $106,000 a year or $45 an hour!
Currently, there are job openings in B.C., Ontario and Quebec.
With these VIA Rail jobs, the national passenger rail service is looking for people to work as station service attendants, mechanics, engineers, cleaners, and more.
Even though you don't travel on board a train for work, you still get travel perks with VIA Rail.
Canada's national passenger rail service offers train travel privileges for employees and their families!
You can travel across the country since VIA Rail has routes from B.C. to Nova Scotia.
There are also scenic train routes in B.C., Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec.
So, here are a few VIA Rail jobs that you can apply for right now if you want to get travel perks without having to travel for work.
Station Service Attendant/Counter Sales Agent
Salary: $26.68 to $30.87 an hour
Company: VIA Rail
Location: London, Brantford and Kitchener, ON
Who Should Apply: You must have a high school diploma and a minimum of one year of customer service experience.
Also, you must be able to communicate in English and French.
You need to be physically able to move items that weigh up to 23 kilograms on a repetitive basis.
It's required that you have a valid driver's license.
Also, you must be available to work a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays, and varying shifts that could be between four and 10 hours a day.
This is a part-time permanent position.
The deadline to apply is September 29, 2025.
Electrical Technician
Salary: $71,971 to $88,906
Company: VIA Rail
Location: Montreal, QC
Who Should Apply: You need a college diploma (DEC) in electrical engineering specializing in electrotechnics, automation, or industrial electricity.
You must have a minimum of five years of experience as an industrial electrician.
It's required that you have knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and workplace electrical safety standards.
Knowledge of AutoCAD software is also required.
You must be familiar with programmable logic controllers, instrumentation and control, and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI).
Also, an understanding of basic electrical concepts, with the ability to read single-line and multi-line diagrams, is required.
You must be able to speak and write in French and English for this job.
The deadline to apply is October 3, 2025.
Janitor
Salary: $29.19 an hour
Company: VIA Rail
Location: Montreal, QC
Who Should Apply: You need to have a high school diploma and related experience for this job.
You must be able to clean up to a height of 10 feet using a step ladder.
Also, the ability to use and work with recommended cleaning products without risks is required.
You must be physically able to lift and carry a weight of up to 75 pounds and to carry various equipment and materials.
If you get hired, you must have already completed or be able to complete WHMIS training.
The deadline to apply is October 3, 2025.
Diesel Engine Mechanic
Salary: $37.37 to $45.08 an hour, plus an additional $1.50 or $2 an hour for evening and night shifts
Company: VIA Rail
Location: Vancouver, BC
Who Should Apply: You must have a vocational diploma in heavy-duty mechanics, diesel mechanics, or automotive mechanics.
An inter-provincial Red Seal certificate in mechanics is an asset, but not required for this job.
You must have knowledge of air brakes.
Also, you need to be able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
The deadline to apply is September 26, 2025.
Officer, Operations Control
Salary: $70,943 to $87,635
Company: VIA Rail
Location: Montreal, QC
Who Should Apply: You need to have a college diploma in transportation or a related field, or a combination of equivalent training and related experience.
You must have five years of experience in operations within the transportation industry.
The ability to navigate complex computer systems and learn and use a variety of technology systems is required.
You must be able to communicate in both English and French.
Also, you need to have organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills for this position.
The deadline to apply is September 30, 2025.
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.
Also, you need to be a registered member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
A minimum of five years of experience as an electrical engineer is required.
You also need experience designing, analyzing and modifying electrical circuits or systems and preparing required documents for production (including electrical diagrams, technical specifications, and maintenance procedures).
Experience in electrical (power) controls, electronic controls, and communication systems is needed for this job.
You must be proficient in AutoCAD computer-aided design software and able to use Microsoft Office programs.
Since this job is located in Quebec, you need to be able to communicate verbally and in writing in both English and French.
The deadline to apply is October 3, 2025.
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