VIA Rail jobs in B.C. are opening solid career options for candidates who enjoy trains, travel and stable full-time work with benefits. Right now the company is recruiting in British Columbia and emphasizing a mix of competitive pay, travel perks and comprehensive employee programs, a trend also highlighted by industry media such as Railway Supply.

For people who feel comfortable spending time on the move and around rail operations, working for VIA Rail can be particularly appealing. Successful applicants receive train travel privileges for themselves and their families, while some positions in Vancouver offer annual salaries that can reach up to $114,307 a year.

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VIA Rail jobs in B.C.: General Worker in Prince Rupert

One of the VIA Rail jobs in BC currently available is the General Worker role in Prince Rupert. This full-time position centres on general cleaning tasks at maintenance centres. Day to day, employees plug trains into wayside power, clean and tidy the locomotive cab, remove garbage, restock supplies and, when required, shut down the Genset and the main engine.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

General workers also move through the passenger cars to vacuum the interiors, clear all trash from bins and bathrooms, wipe down seat trays and clean the interior windows. As part of each shift, all on-board washrooms must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized so that trains are ready for passengers.

At the Prince Rupert location, this General Worker job pays $32.39 an hour, as specified in VIA Rail’s General Worker – passenger car cleaner posting for Prince Rupert. Alongside the hourly wage, employees receive full dental and medical benefits, a pension plan and a ride pass, which fits well with the long-tail query about VIA Rail full-time jobs in B.C. with pension and medical benefits.

Applicants for the General Worker position are expected to have a high school diploma and be physically capable of lifting up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds). VIA Rail is looking for people who can be flexible about work schedules, are quality- and results-oriented, able to work effectively in a team and who possess mechanical aptitudes, with a related trade considered an asset. These requirements align with what someone searching for a VIA Rail General Worker job in Prince Rupert with clear pay and benefits would expect to see.

Supervisor, Mechanical and Maintenance in Vancouver

For candidates with leadership experience, VIA Rail is hiring a Supervisor, Mechanical and Maintenance in Vancouver. This full-time role is part of the Maintenance Department and is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and inspection of VIA Rail’s trains.

The supervisor manages a team of unionized employees, including tradespeople and general workers. The position calls for a coaching-based leadership style, with the supervisor regularly present on the shop floor to support employees and mobilize the team. They are expected to foster employee skill development, maintain a cohesive work environment for each team member and organize day-to-day assignments in collaboration with the Lead Hand, while monitoring progress throughout daily maintenance activities.

A key duty is to supervise onboarding or department transitions. The supervisor must ensure that new or transferring employees understand the work environment, work practices, tools and applicable health and safety rules.

The annual salary for this Vancouver-based Supervisor, Mechanical and Maintenance role ranges from $92,534 to $114,307. This directly reflects what users might look for when searching for a VIA Rail Supervisor Mechanical and Maintenance salary in Vancouver. Candidates should have a college degree (DEC) or a comparable combination of education and experience in a relevant field, together with a minimum of five years of supervisory experience and relevant background in manufacturing or the transportation industry.

Experience in a unionized environment is listed as an asset, as is familiarity with Transport Canada railway regulations. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is required, and applicants need excellent written and verbal proficiency in English, which is important for team management and documentation.

Diesel Engine Mechanic job in Vancouver

Another technical opening among VIA Rail jobs in B.C. is the Diesel Engine Mechanic role in Vancouver. These mechanics carry out preventative maintenance and execute repairs on locomotives and rolling stock. The job includes determining the causes of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic defects on trains, performing the necessary repairs and conducting inspections to ensure that all systems function correctly and safely.

For this full-time position in Vancouver, the hourly rate ranges from $37.37 to $45.08, according to the official Diesel engine mechanic job listing on VIA Rail’s careers site. If you have ever wondered how much a VIA Rail Diesel Engine Mechanic makes in Vancouver, this range gives a clear answer within the official job description.

To qualify, applicants should hold a vocational diploma in a related field such as heavy duty mechanics, diesel mechanics or automotive mechanics. VIA Rail is looking for candidates who show excellent leadership and teamwork skills, have sound knowledge of air brakes and are ready to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as required by operations. An inter-provincial certificate in mechanics (Red Seal) is listed as an asset for this position.

Anyone exploring VIA Rail hiring in British Columbia or looking specifically for VIA Rail jobs with train travel privileges for family members can find more details on these openings, along with application instructions, on VIA Rail’s job board.

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