POSITION:                Railway Car Technician         

　　REPORTS TO:           Shift Supervisor         

　　DEPARTMENT:         Rail Mechanical

　　LOCATION:               Cochrane                   

　　REFERENCE:             300-143-24     

　　RATE OF PAY:           $33.15/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 employ over 900 skilled professionals and are over 120 years old and proud of our heritage and connection to the communities we serve.  We are focused on moving forward with the goal of being a valued leader in transportation.  We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, 3 paid personal leave days along with 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:

　　Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and test rail car equipment

　　Perform preventative maintenance work

　　Work from blueprints

　　Use hand tools and various testing devices and instruments

　　Operate equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist with assignments

　　Adapt to new methods, processes, material and equipment

　　Follow 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

　　Unionized position, possibility of shift work

　　REQUIREMENTS:

　　Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)

　　Certificate of Qualification as Railway Car Technician 268R or within final year of apprenticeship in the same identified trade

　　Demonstrated mechanical inclination

　　Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

　　Demonstrated 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)

　　Must have a valid driver’s license

　　Must be committed to Company Health and Safety

　　BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

　　CLOSING DATE:  February 11, 2024, no later than 11:59 pm. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.  

　　Ontario Northland is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources.

　　Les offres d'emploi sont également disponibles en français. Visitez notre site Web sur les carrières ou appelez le 1-800-363-7512, poste 394 pour plus de renseignements.

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