Do you love trains?🚂🚅🚉

We are currently recruiting and interviewing for more than 40 exciting full-time career positions on behalf of Canadian Railway Services – one of Canada’s top engineering, design and service providers in the rail industry who are opening a big, new shop in Squamish adjacent to the Squamish Railway Museum this spring.

The new CRWS team in Squamish will be working on iconic Rocky Mountaineer rail cars – rebuilding their heritage assets into luxury passenger cars that will welcome visitors from around the world.

*IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS* All candidates must apply care of Squamish Personnel to be considered for these positions. Please do not contact or apply to Canadian Railway Services or Rocky Mountaineer directly.

HOURS, PERKS AND BENEFITS

Each of these positions are excellent full-time, year-round career opportunities offering top wages, great perks and benefits and lots of opportunity for growth, training and skill development. Plus, did we mention that you get to work on trains???

The company benefit package is excellent – covering all the bases to ensure that employees are able to build a balanced lifestyle and a great career. Highlights include:

  • Group insurance and health benefits plan.
  • Matching RRSP employer contributions.
  • 10 personal days to be used as desired in accordance with company policy
  • Annual Paid Vacations.
  • Professional development and training opportunities including red seal certification support.
  • Housing or relocation support depending on needs.

CURRENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Here is a list of the current openings – more are coming soon!
Click the job title link provided below for details & required qualifications.

Financial Controller
$105,000 – $125,000 per year
Leadership position responsible for accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance and internal controls.

Shop Supervisors / Foreman
$90,000 – $120,000 per year
Overseeing day-to-day operations. Provide leadership and uphold high-quality service and safety standards.

Heavy-Duty Rail Mechanics *Red Seal
$48-$60/hr with a Red Seal Certification
Inspect, repair, maintain and over-hall trains, passenger cars, freight cars and related mechanical systems.

Heavy-Duty Mechanics & Apprentices
$30-$45/hr based on experience
Assist with the over-halling, maintenance and repairs of trains, passenger cars and related mechanical systems.

Certified Structural Welders
$45-$55/hr based on experience
Performing high-quality structural welding and fabrication work on rail vehicles, components, and heavy steel assemblies.

Certified Electricians
$45-$55/hr based on experience
Inspect, install, maintain, repair and troubleshooting electrical systems on trains and railcars.

General Labourers
$26-$30/hr based on experience
Assist trades and support shop operations with a variety of tasks.

General Manager *FILLED*
$150,000 – $180,000 per year (negotiable)
Senior Leader responsible for managing the whole project and team.

Quality Inspector *FILLED*
$80,000 – $95,000 per year
Ensure all materials, components & work completed meets defined high standards.

Site Manufacturing Engineer *FILLED*
$90,000 – $120,000 per year
Translates engineering designs into efficient and safe processes & instructions.

Warehouse Coordinators *FILLED*
$50,000 – $75,000/yr based on experience
Manages the receipt, storage, tracking, and issuance of materials, parts, and equipment required for shop operations.

Facilities Maintenance Techs *FILLED*
$30-$35/hr based on experience
Responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the facility, offices and shop areas.

This is an exciting opportunity for talented Squamish residents to work on high-impact rail and rolling stock projects across North America and build a rewarding career with an excellent company. 

HOW TO APPLY & LEARN MORE

Interviews have already begun so if you’d like to be considered or even just to learn more, please reach out or apply ASAP care of Squamish Personnel by either using the form below or emailing talent@squamish-jobs.com if you already have a profile with us.

ABOUT SQUAMISH PERSONNEL

Squamish Personnel’s career matching and consulting services are confidential and FREE to job seekers – with no strings or commitments required.

We will review all applications and contact candidates who have been selected for further consideration or an interview.  Please do not reach out to the companies listed above directly as Squamish Personnel is doing the first round of interviews for this position.  All applications must come through Squamish Personnel to be considered.

The employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A valid Canadian Work Permit is required to be considered.

With respect and gratitude, Whistler and Squamish Personnel Solutions operate on the unceded lands of the Skwxwú7mesh  Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).   We are grateful for their stewardship of the lands on which we work, live and play.  The whole team at Squamish Personnel is committed to doing our part to build a future of equality, inclusion and reconciliation for all.

QUICK APPLY HERE !

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