POSITION: Railway Car TechnicianREPORTS TO: Supervisor, Equipment MaintenanceDEPARTMENT: Rail MechanicalLOCATION: CochraneREFERENCE: 300-36-27RATE OF PAY: $40.55 per hourWHO 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 componentsMAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIESInspects, troubleshoots, repairs and tests rail car equipmentPerforms preventative maintenance workWorks from blueprintsUses hand tools and various testing devices and instrumentsOperate equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist with assignmentsAdapts to recent methods, processes, material and equipmentFollows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipmentMay work various shifts and on weekends and some work outdoors in adverse weatherREQUIREMENTSHigh School Diploma (OSSD)



or General Education Diploma (GED)Certificate of Qualification as Railway Car Technician 268R or within final year of apprenticeship in the same identified tradeMust be mechanically inclinedAvailable for shift workDemonstrated ability to work in a team environmentKnowledge of safety codes and has demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious mannerAbility to work outside in all weather conditions and walk on rough terrainGood interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)Commitment to Health and SafetyMust have a valid driver's licenseAPPLICATION PROCESSThe successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.CLOSING DATE: ongoing until filled.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.Les offres d'emploi sont également disponibles en français. Visitez notre site Web sur les carrières ou appelez le 1-(phone hidden), pour plus de renseignements.

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