POSITION: Signal Maintainer
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Signals & Communications
DEPARTMENT: Rail Infrastructure
LOCATION: Huntsville
REFERENCE: 200-116-27
RATE OF PAY: $30.74 per hour Apprentice Rate (with increases based on school)
$40.33 per hour certified
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 solid 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: The Signal Maintainer is responsible for constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing or renewing any apparatus, or performs electrical and other work pertaining to Signals Department equipment that controls rail traffic and safeguards employees and the general public.
MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: Designs, constructs, maintains and repairs designated signal equipment (track signal circuits) as assigned
Assists in the installation, removal or alteration of various signal appliances or their associated track circuitry as required
Temporarily disconnects signal system wires in areas where rails & ties are being replaced
Carries out scheduled system tests, records results and maintains records as required
Ensures tests are completed in accordance with regulations and mandated timelines




Responds to emergency repair situations during and after regular working hours, sometimes on holidays and weekends
Be in good physical condition to perform job duties outdoors in all types of weather conditions
Responsible for assigned work equipment within their division
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Comprehensive Training and Signals Certification included — invest in your growth with support every step of the way (Two‑year commitment required post‑certification)
Applicants must demonstrate willingness to receive training as deemed necessary in the field of railway signaling
This is considered a safety-sensitive position; therefore, applicants must pass Transport Canada mandated medical examinations including testing for color vision & hearing acuity
REQUIREMENTS: Secondary School Diploma or GED
Preference will be given to applicants with a current certificate of training from a recognized Railway Signal Training course or those possessing a college/university diploma/degree in the electrical/electronic field
Strong aptitude for the electrical/ electronic field
Applicants must be motivated self-starters, capable of working alone or in a group
Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s license
Basic computer skills
Valid passport and the ability to travel to the USA for training
Ability to travel 90% of the time including some overnight stays as required
Experience working in a railway environment is considered an asset




Ability to understand/pass Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR), safety rules and any other rules deemed necessary by the company
Committed to Company Health and Safety
APPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.
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 experience 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 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.
Do you have a valid driver's licence and the ability to travel 90% of the time? / Possédez-vous un permis de conduire valide et êtes-vous en mesure de voyager 90 % du temps ? *

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📌 Signal Maintainer (Ontario)
🏢 Ontario Northland
📍 Ontario