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POSITION: Railway Car Technician – 268R Apprenticeship REPORTS TO: Equipment Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Rail Mechanical LOCATION: Cochrane REFERENCE: 300-37D-27 RATE OF PAY: Starting at $28.39/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 Operates 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: Secondary School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED) Applicants will undergo the following evaluation tests which will be marked separately. The overall average of the marks must exceed 60% based on the following weighted criteria: 10% Education and Experience; 30% G3 TOWES; 30% Hands on Apparatus test; 30% Interview by Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC) Must be mechanically inclined Available for shift work Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment Has 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 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification. CLOSING DATE: September 13, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering 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 experiences 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 an 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.

What you’ll do

Inspect, maintain, repair, and remanufacture railway passenger and freight cars and their components. Perform preventative maintenance and operate heavy equipment like cranes and forklifts to assist with assignments.

Requirements

Requires a Secondary School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Candidates must be mechanically inclined and pass evaluation tests including a hands-on apparatus test and an interview.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Rail car inspection
• Troubleshooting
• Preventative maintenance
• Blueprint reading
• Hand tools
• Testing devices
• Crane operation
• Forklift operation
• Safety compliance
• Mechanical aptitude
• Teamwork
• Communication skills

Job areas

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