If you're job hunting in Montreal and have a passion for railways, VIA Rail Canada is currently offering several exciting career opportunities in the city.
With salaries as high as $106,000 a year, the available positions range from engineering and project management to customer experience and operations. Many of them require specific training or certifications, but some are accessible with just a college diploma and relevant experience.
With that in mind, here's a look at some VIA Rail jobs currently open in Montreal — and what you need to apply.
VIA Rail Job Openings in Montreal
Electrical Engineer
- Location: Montreal, QC
- Salary: $86,366 – $106,687 per year
- Requirements:
- University degree in electrical engineering
- Registered member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical engineering
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
- Bilingual in English and French
- Responsibilities: Design and improve electrical systems for rolling stock, oversee deployment of solutions, and provide technical support across departments.
Advisor, Capital Projects
- Location: Montreal, QC
- Salary: $77,112 – $95,256 per year
- Requirements:
- Recognized accounting title (CPA) or relevant experience
- Minimum of 5 years in financial analysis
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office suite
- Bilingual in English and French
- Responsibilities: Monitor and control capital expenditures, develop financial reporting tools, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Advisor, Pricing & Revenue Management
- Location: Montreal, QC
- Salary: $77,112 – $95,256 per year
- Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in management science, economics, statistics, or related field
- 3 years of experience in revenue management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Bilingual in English and French
- Responsibilities: Implement and maintain pricing structures, evaluate pricing strategies, and participate in projects related to commercial needs
Project Manager
- Location: Montreal, QC
- Salary: $86,366 – $106,687 per year
- Requirements:
- Minimum of 6 years of experience, including 5 years in IT project management
- PMP certification
- Knowledge of Agile and SCRUM methodologies
- Bilingual in English and French
- Responsibilities: Manage IT and business projects, establish project governance frameworks, and ensure timely delivery of projects.
Project Engineer
- Location: Montreal, QC
- Salary: $86,366 – $106,687 per year
- Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience with manufacturing suppliers or contractors
- Bilingual in English and French
- Responsibilities: Develop engineering plans, monitor project progress, and liaise between engineering and project management teams.
Senior Officer, Procurement
- Location: Montreal, QC
- Salary: $86,366 – $106,687 per year
- Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in administration, supply chain, logistics, or engineering
- 5–7 years of experience in procurement
- Strong sourcing and negotiation skills
- Bilingual in English and French
- Responsibilities: Manage sourcing and procurement activities, prepare RFQs, and oversee supplier performance.
Social Media Intern
- Location: Montreal, QC
- Salary: $19 – $22 per hour
- Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's program
- Experience creating content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn
- Proficiency with Canva, CapCut, and basic video/photo editing tools
- Strong writing skills in both French and English
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's program
- Responsibilities: Support VIA Rail's brand on social media by creating engaging posts, assisting with content planning, and tracking performance analytics.
For more information and the full list of positions across the country, you can visit VIA Rail's careers page.
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A VIA Rail train with the Canada logo.
The Montreal skyline from a REM train.
A Go train and airport train come in and out Toronto.
Map of the projected high-frequency rail line.
A graph with "Projected Travel Times from Montreal."
VIA Rail train in Toronto.
A diagram showing that the project has reached the second part of the "procurement phase."
Proposed route for an overnight train from Montreal to Boston.Courtesy of Fondation Trains de nuit
