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Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $91 506 - $107 654
Number of positions to be filled :1
Application Deadline :05/11/2026
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.
Reporting to the Director of the Human Resources Business Centre, the Senior Human Resources Business Partner at VIA Rail Canada executes and influences the implementation of HR initiatives while advising managers on policies and practices.
The Senior Human Resources Business Partner plays a key role by providing strategic guidance, coaching, and HR support to their respective internal partners. They act as the primary point of contact for these partners and are an integral member of the teams they support. They manage day‑to‑day requests from senior leadership, including Vice Presidents depending on the business groups, and guide them throughout the HR cycle.
As the main liaison for their partners and a fully embedded member of the teams they support, the Senior HR Business Partner provides comprehensive HR support to internal stakeholders, including those at the Vice President level.
They are able to quickly adapt to a changing culture and work environment, while identifying opportunities for improvement aligned with the company’s strategy, vision, and culture. By combining these qualities with their ability to build trusting relationships and demonstrate leadership, they help strengthen the positioning of the HR function within the organization and with internal partners.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Context Understanding, Influence, and Support
Understand the business context, issues, and challenges faced by internal partners across VIA Rail;
Provide strategic support for cultural transformation and sector evolution, while promoting employee engagement and leadership development;
Engage with managers at all levels, influence decision‑making, and build strong, trusting relationships;
Assess needs and risks to enhance the performance of internal partners by developing and implementing HR strategies and solutions (leadership gaps and development, succession planning, acquisitions and integrations, etc.);
Anticipate HR needs to address issues proactively before they arise;
Design and lead the implementation of solutions grounded in a strong understanding of the organizational strategy and the needs of internal partners;
Participate in leadership committees and act as a strategic partner to senior management;
Actively contribute to the development or annual refresh of the sector’s strategic plan while supporting the vision of the Chief or Vice President.
Labour Relations Management
Advise the management team on the interpretation of the collective agreement, labour rights, and labour‑relations guidelines to ensure consistency across all business units;
Provide guidance to managers when dealing with performance issues and/or interpersonal conflicts to support healthy and constructive relationships with employees and union representatives;
Act as the guardian of a safe and respectful work environment by ensuring compliance with the organization’s Prevention of Harassment and Workplace Violence Policy;
Deployment and Support of the HR Lifecycle
Ensure the deployment and ongoing support of the full HR lifecycle for the client groups served;
Annually define needs related to attraction, development/training, engagement and employee relations, total compensation, and health & wellness management in order to create an Employee Experience that supports the sector’s strategic objectives and aligns with the organization’s overall strategy;
Partner with managers in setting objectives to ensure alignment with strategic priorities;
Guide decision‑making related to talent management, including succession planning (candidate profiling, talent identification across the organization, diversity considerations, workforce planning, etc.);
Strategic Design of HR Services and Solutions
Collaborate with the Centre of Expertise (COE) within the Employee Experience (EE) sector to implement the strategic priorities of the EE team;
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or any other related field;
More than 8 years of relevant experience in HR business partnership and/or labour relations;
Ability to analyze business issues and recommend effective solutions;
Strong influencing skills with management teams and union representatives, with a proven ability to build solid interpersonal relationships;
Excellent communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written;
High level of professionalism and autonomy;
Sound business judgment;
Ability to navigate ambiguity and operate effectively in grey areas;
Strong understanding of change management;
Demonstrates resilience.
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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Annual Salary / Hourly Rate: $86,366 - $101,607
Number of positions to be filled: 1
Application Deadline: 05/15/2026
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.
Why join us?
Because in addition to taking on stimulating challenges, you will benefit from a human, innovative, and development‑focused environment.
Our Benefits
Flexible schedule and hybrid work policy (depending on the position)
Competitive pension plan with employer contribution
Employee assistance programs and well‑being support
Opportunities for continuous learning (e.g., Power BI, advanced analytics, project management)
Opportunities for advancement within a transforming organization
Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation‑driven work environment
Position:
To modernize this fleet and build a sustainable network, we are launching an ambitious renewal program. Based primarily in Montreal, our team is leading a strategic program that spans the country.
To successfully carry out these projects, VIA Rail is seeking a Project Controller to join the program team. In this role, you will play a key role in managing multiple projects and serve as an advisor to project managers.
Responsibilities
Monitor and manage project finances (accounts payable, forecasts, budgets, invoicing); ensure compliance with deadlines for the project’s monthly financial management cycle (submission of accounts payable and forecasts).
Work closely with the procurement and accounts payable departments on change requests and invoicing.
Manage the monitoring and control of project execution: oversee progress reports and update project logs (approvals, use of contingencies, change requests, open items, risks, issues, resources, etc.).
Contribute to project launch activities: drafting business plans, financial justifications, and project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Analyze and evaluate project progress and support project managers in implementing corrective actions, as well as assist them with reporting.
Advise project managers and program team members on the use of management standards and methods, as well as templates and other tools.
Contribute to project closure activities: managing outstanding issues, tracking lessons learned, and administrative project closure.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, administration, or management, with three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience as a project controller.
PMI certification (CAPM or PMP), a plus.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of Microsoft Project and Power BI.
Knowledge of document management best practices and the SharePoint tool.
Knowledge of cost tracking and project planning.
Knowledge of the PMBOK and other project management methodologies, a plus.
Familiarity with Oracle’s project cost modules is a plus.
Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Problem‑solving skills.
Bilingualism (English and French).
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.
Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel!
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Join VIA Rail as a Project Controller, playing a pivotal role in managing and modernizing Canada's rail services. This position combines financial oversight with project management in a supportive, hybrid environment.
The Project Controller will primarily work in Montreal, overseeing financial management for a variety of modernization projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with financial reporting deadlines, while also guiding project managers in their execution and closure activities. You will help shape VIA Rail's approach to sustainable transportation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage project budgets, invoices, and forecasts
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting timelines
• Draft and participate in project launch documentation
• Track project progress and support corrective actions
• Advise on project management methodologies and tools
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of project control experience
• PMI certification preferred
• Expertise in Microsoft Office and Excel required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project and Power BI
• Bilingual in English and French
Leverage your skills in project finance and management to help VIA Rail enhance its services for Canadians.
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Take on a key role at VIA Rail Canada as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, focusing on strategic HR initiatives within a progressive workplace. Shape the future of employee engagement and organizational success.
In this pivotal position, you will report to the Director of the Human Resources Business Centre, leveraging your extensive experience to advise senior leaders and influence decision-making. Your role will involve understanding the unique challenges of various departments while fostering relationships that drive engagement and performance across the company.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic guidance for employee engagement initiatives
• Act as a liaison for labour relations and HR compliance
• Manage HR lifecycle deployment and support
• Collaborate on internal strategies that align with business goals
• Participate in leadership committees for strategic alignment
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management
• 8+ years in HR business partnership experience
• Bilingual in French and English
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate solutions
• Resilient in navigating complex organizational changes
Join VIA Rail in modernizing transportation across Canada while enhancing HR practices within the organization.
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Intégrez l'équipe de VIA Rail en tant que Technicien de Maintenance Ferroviaire et participez à la modernisation de nos équipements. Réalisez la maintenance des voitures ferroviaires tout en bénéficiant d'avantages sociaux complets. Ce poste permanent exige une expérience en mécanique et entretien ferroviaire. Vous serez responsable de la maintenance, y compris le remplacement des roues et des réparations des équipements intérieurs. Vous travaillerez dans un environnement dynamique, avec des horaires flexibles pour répondre aux besoins opérationnels 24/7. Key Responsibilities: • Effectuer la maintenance des équipements ferroviaires • Réparer les toilettes, lavabos et fenêtres • Remplacer les roues et couplages • Travailler durant des horaires variables selon les besoins • Collaborer dans un environnement d'amélioration continue Requirements: • Expérience en mécanique ferroviaire et entretien • Compétences en finition et assemblage • Détention du Sceau Rouge obligatoire • Ouverture à un emploi en horaires flexibles • Capacité à travailler les weekends et jours fériés Développez vos compétences en maintenance ferroviaire avec VIA Rail, tout en contribuant à l'avenir du transport au Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Take on a key role at VIA Rail Canada as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, focusing on strategic HR initiatives within a progressive workplace. Shape the future of employee engagement and organizational success. In this pivotal position, you will report to the Director of the Human Resources Business Centre, leveraging your extensive experience to advise senior leaders and influence decision-making. Your role will involve understanding the unique challenges of various departments while fostering relationships that drive engagement and performance across the company. Key Responsibilities: • Provide strategic guidance for employee engagement initiatives • Act as a liaison for labour relations and HR compliance • Manage HR lifecycle deployment and support • Collaborate on internal strategies that align with business goals • Participate in leadership committees for strategic alignment Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management • 8+ years in HR business partnership experience • Bilingual in French and English • Proven ability to influence and negotiate solutions • Resilient in navigating complex organizational changes Join VIA Rail in modernizing transportation across Canada while enhancing HR practices within the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Help VIA Rail modernize passenger services as a full-time Cleaner. Focus on cleaning railway cars inside and out while maintaining high mobility throughout shifts. VIA Rail seeks a dedicated Passenger Car Cleaner to join its modernization efforts. This full-time role requires flexibility with evening, night, and weekend shifts. Candidates will perform interior and exterior cleaning tasks, including vacuuming carpets, mopping washrooms, and maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the railway cars. Key Responsibilities: • Clean passenger car interiors and exteriors thoroughly • Vacuum carpets and wipe tables and chairs • Fill water reservoirs and empty wastewater tanks • Maintain mobility through bending, squatting, and lifting • Complete additional tasks as required Requirements: • Experience in commercial cleaning or maintenance • High School Diploma or equivalent • Physically capable of lifting 23 kg • Valid driver's license required • Mechanical education/experience is a plus Support VIA Rail's initiative toward sustainable mobility while honing your cleaning skills in a rewarding environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Saviez‑vous que VIA Rail a d’ambitieux projets de modernisation de ses services et de ses infrastructures? Qu’il s’agisse de notre nouvelle flotte de trains ultramodernes, ou de nos projets d’amélioration continue de nos infrastructures, nous préparons l’avenir du transport au Canada. Faire partie de VIA Rail c’est faire partie d’un effort collectif en mobilité durable. Tâches Effectuer la maintenance et les réparations de l’équipement ferroviaire incluant toilettes, lavabos, fenêtres. Remplacer les roues, couplages, etc. Horaires Poste permanent (40 heures par semaine). L’horaire de travail peut varier (jour, soir, nuit, week-end et jours fériés). Les candidats doivent être disponibles pour travailler n’importe quel jour de la semaine car le Centre de maintenance est ouvert 7 jours sur 7, 24h sur 24, en haute saison. Ce que nous offrons Taux horaire : 46,43$/h – Basé sur l’expérience. Prime de soir : 1,50$/h. Prime de nuit : 2,00$/h. Prime Sceau Rouge : 1,00$/h. Programme d’avantages sociaux complets (Assurance‑dentaire, médicale), régime de retraite, passe‑ferroviaire. Uniformes et équipements de protection fournis (bottes de sécurité, lunettes, casque, gants). Stationnement gratuit, vestiaire, douches et cafétéria intérieure. Vacances annuelles + 5 jours de congés personnels. Qualifications Vous avez de l’expérience mécanique et en entretien de voitures ferroviaires. Vous avez de l’expérience en finition, montage et/ou assemblage pour des véhicules de transport. Vous possédez également de l’expérience dans l’un des domaines suivants : entretien de machinerie, assemblage, montage ou finition d’équipement de transport. Être un compagnon certifié. Posséder son Sceau Rouge. Égalité d’accès à l’emploi Chez VIA Rail, nous sommes fiers de souscrire au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et nous travaillons à former des équipes qui reflètent la diversité qui compose la société canadienne. Nous visons à éliminer les obstacles à l’accessibilité en emploi et aspirons à offrir un environnement de travail inclusif et équitable où chaque personne est valorisée, quelles que soient son identité ou ses différences, afin de lui permettre de réaliser son plein potentiel. Si vous avez besoin d’assistance pour rendre plus accessible le processus de recrutement pour lequel vous postulez, veuillez nous aviser. Des mesures d’adaptation peuvent être offertes aux personnes qui en font la demande à n’importe quelle étape du processus de recrutement. Tous les renseignements reçus concernant les mesures d’adaptation demeureront confidentiels. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Become a Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic with VIA Rail and support the modernization of Canada’s transportation system. Work at the Toronto Maintenance Center, focusing on locomotive repairs and maintenance. This role involves a variety of tasks including inspections, running repairs, and troubleshooting diesel engines. Benefit from a permanent position that offers competitive pay, overtime options, and unique travel benefits after one year of service while ensuring compliance with high maintenance standards. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance • Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic defects • Execute repairs in line with VIA Rail procedures • Maintain compliance with VIA’s and Transport Canada’s standards • Use maintenance manuals and tools proficiently Requirements: • Must hold a 421A or 310T license; HDM preferred • 3 years of diesel engine experience required • Capable of working effectively in a team • Familiarity with heavy rail equipment maintenance • Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems Utilize your mechanical expertise at VIA Rail to foster safe and reliable rail travel across Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Overview 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. Responsibilities Cleaning the interior and exterior of passenger railway cars, vacuuming and washing carpets, wiping tables and chairs, changing direction of seats, cleaning/mopping washrooms, washing windows (interior and exterior). Filling reservoirs with potable drinking water and emptying wastewater tanks. Other duties may be assigned. Job requires a high level of mobility and involves frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, stretching and lifting. Positions Full Time: Flexibility required; days, evening, night, weekend shifts. Compensation Salary: $34.36/h Evening Bonus: $1.5/h Night Bonus: $2/h Requirements Experience in commercial cleaning or building maintenance. Education/experience in mechanic is also a plus. High School Diploma. Physically strong and capable of lifting weights of 23 kg. Valid driver license. EEO Statement 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. Accessibility 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. Join Us Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel! #J-18808-Ljbffr
