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Locomotive Engineer - job post

VIA Rail Canada
3.6 out of 5 stars
Thompson, MB R8N 1M8
$76.25 an hour - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $76.25 an hour

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Thompson, MB R8N 1M8

Full job description

Reference Number : 1296

Status : Permanent - Full-time

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : 76.25

Number of positions to be filled : 3

Application Deadline : 05/13/2026

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.

POSITION IN THOMPSON

The Locomotive Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of VIA Rail passengers and crew, enabling VIA to meet its scheduled operations and provide excellent customer service.

This designated safety-critical position entails working varying schedules, being away from home for extended periods of time, working under pressure and dealing with stressful factors all within the guidelines of the Railway Safety Act of Canada, the Canadian Railway Operating Rules as well as VIA Rail’s special instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

*** Qualified Locomotive Engineer
*** Very good spoken and written communication skills in English
*** Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) qualified
*** Operating experience will be evaluated and considered throughout the selection process
*** No criminal record
*** Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
*** Good technical and mechanical aptitudes
*** Track experience on the subdivisions for the position is a definite asset
*** Safety orientation, rigor and attention to detail
*** Decision making and problem solving abilities
*** Ability to work under pressure
*** Accountability
*** Customer Focus
*** Flexibility, adaptability and a positive attitude toward change
*** Teamwork and cooperation

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At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

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