Railway Car Technician

POSITION: Railway Car Technician REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance DEPARTMENT: Rail Mechanical LOCATION: Cochrane REFERENCE: 300-36-27 RATE OF PAY: $40.55 per hour WHO WE ARE: Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services. ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT: Railway Car Technicians inspect, maintain, repair, and remanufacture railway passenger cars, freight cars and their components MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs and tests rail car equipment Performs preventative maintenance work Works from blueprints Uses hand tools and various testing devices and instruments Operate equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist with assignments Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment Follows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment May work various shifts and on weekends and some work outdoors in adverse weather REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma (OSSD) or General Education Diploma (GED) Certificate of Qualification as Railway Car Technician 268R or within final year of apprenticeship in the same identified trade Must be mechanically inclined Available for shift work Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment Knowledge of safety codes and has demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious manner Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and walk on rough terrain Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written) Commitment to Health and Safety Must have a valid driver’s license APPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification. CLOSING DATE: ongoing until filled. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current cover letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number. Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration. At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources. ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters. Les offres d'emploi sont également disponibles en français. Visitez notre site Web sur les carrières ou appelez le 1-800-363-7512, pour plus de renseignements.

Inspect, maintain, repair, and remanufacture railway passenger and freight cars and their components. Perform preventative maintenance and use specialized tools and equipment to ensure rail car safety and functionality.

Requires a High School Diploma and a Certificate of Qualification as a Railway Car Technician or completion of the final year of apprenticeship. Candidates must be mechanically inclined, possess a valid driver's license, and be available for shift work in all weather conditions.

• Competitive salary • Excellent benefit package • Defined benefit pension plan • Paid vacation • Paid personal leave days • Discounted transportation on bus and passenger rail services

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• Rail Car Inspection
• Troubleshooting
• Preventative Maintenance
• Blueprint Reading
• Hand Tool Proficiency
• Crane Operation
• Forklift Operation
• Safety Compliance
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Interpersonal Communication

• Transportation
• Trades
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Government & Public Sector

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

23 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level

Mode de candidature

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