VIA Rail
VIA Rail Careers and Employment
Good Challenging work environment with Opportunities
My ideas and suggestions are always encouraged and supported.
Really good vibe with the young team of trades.
Lots to learn and let’s face it, it’s fun working on equipment this big
Working indoors out of the rain and my safety is a priority
I’m having a lot of fun and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a challenging work environment with good pay
Shift right now is days with weekends off for about 90 percent of staff but I’m told that will change with a new train frequency in summer.
There are lots of opportunity to make a lot of money here if you have the inclination - less
Really good vibe with the young team of trades.
Lots to learn and let’s face it, it’s fun working on equipment this big
Working indoors out of the rain and my safety is a priority
I’m having a lot of fun and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a challenging work environment with good pay
Shift right now is days with weekends off for about 90 percent of staff but I’m told that will change with a new train frequency in summer.
There are lots of opportunity to make a lot of money here if you have the inclination - less
ProsGood pay. Buy us tools. Working on a train that is an important piece of history
ConsNone so far. Loving it
What are people saying about the leadership at VIA Rail?
82%
of employees approve of CEO’s performance
CEO Approval is based on 28 ratings
Challenging but ultimately enjoyable work
Days as a new hire are very long, though the workload and length of the day vary depending on position and business of the train. Trains are reliably late, sometimes by up to 24 hours but can result in a massive payout. If you want to work, you will be busy all season. The work requires a certain fortitude but it has its payoffs--an incredible, ever-changing view; co-workers that become close-knit like family; a solid paycheque and steady employment for customer service; dental while you're working, medical from start of season to end of year, winters off!
Nice for those that like travel, enj ... - less
Nice for those that like travel, enj ... - less
ProsEverything is taken care of on the road, lots of overtime, incredible views
ConsHotels can be bad, coworkers and management can be difficult, exhaustion