-Reference Number: CSA-SA_HLFX_112024 Status: Permanent - Part time Job Category: Customer Service City: HALIFAX Province: Nova Scotia Annual Salary / Hourly Rate: 29.99 Number of positions to be filled: 1 Application Deadline: 2024-11-08 Description: VIA Rail Canada Inc. is currently seeking Station Service Attendants - Counter sales agent for Halifax Station in Nova Scotia. No day is the same as a Station Attendant/counter sales agent. Schedules change according to train arrivals and departures, and tasks are varied. In a day, you’ll be able to give instructions to travelers, check tickets, help an elderly person board a car, lift large suitcases, and even drive a cart to move luggage (but don’t worry, we’ll give you training!) Most important, you’ll have the satisfaction of helping people every day. #smilesguaranteed. Why choose VIA Rail? - A more than competitive salary between $25.89 and $29.99 per hour - Paid training at full salary and ongoing training - A work uniform that’s comfortable and stylish - Generous compensation and benefits - An advantageous pension plan - Unlimited access to telemedicine services for you and your family - Many discounts and privileges on train travel for you and your family after one year of service - Mental health and wellness resources - A united, proud, and diverse team - Help connect people, communities, and families across Canada What are the duties of Station Attendants in our stations? - Creating and modifying bookings. - Checking tickets. - Announcing and providing information on train arrivals, departures, or delays. - Assisting passengers with special needs.



- Ensuring cleanliness throughout the station. - Handling luggage, packages, or sports equipment. - Working outdoors, regardless of the weather. - Driving motor vehicles in small spaces (training provided). SCHEDULE You are available to work on: - variable schedule including weekends, holidays, on call - shifts varying between 4 and 8 hours a day (beginning as early as 8:00 a.m. and ending as late as 7:00 p.m. unless there is a train delay) - Employee could also be contacted to work at the Truro station and would require their own transportation to get there. STARTING DATE: December 2024 Requirements: You are well-suited for this challenge if you: - have a strong ability to communicate with a smile, both in English and French - possess a High School Diploma - have a minimum of one year of customer service experience - possess a valid driver’s license - must be physically able to manipulate, on a repetitive basis, items weighing up to 23kg Benefit from a complete and competitive salary and perks package in a safe work environment. Above all, you will find kindred spirit committed to teamwork and quality in the pursuit of excellence in customer service. 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. Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

📌 Station Service Attendant - Counter Sales Agent (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 VIA Rail Canada
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality