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.
CAREER FAIR
Everyone who is interested in applying, who has already applied, or even who has already had their interview is WELCOME to join us to the Railway Museum of BC on Tues, March 10th to find out more and meet the employers.
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.
- RRSP employer contribution @ 3% for shop floor employees and 4% for management/leadership positions.
- 10 personal days to be used as desired in accordance with company policy
- Annual Paid Vacations @ 2 weeks for shop floor employees, 3 weeks for senior staff and 4 weeks for management/leadership positions.
- 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.
General Manager
$150,000 – $180,000 per year (negotiable)
Senior Leader responsible for managing the whole project and team.
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 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.
Site Manufacturing Engineer
$90,000 – $120,000 per year
Translates engineering designs into efficient and safe processes & instructions.
Quality Inspector
$80,000 – $95,000 per year
Ensure all materials, components & work completed meets defined high standards.
Heavy-Duty Rail Mechanics
$37-$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.
Warehouse and Inventory Coordinators
$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
$30-$35/hr based on experience
Responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the facility, offices and shop areas.
General Labourers
$26-$30/hr based on experience
Assist trades and support shop operations with a variety of tasks.
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 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 company 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 !
*Be sure to list your position of interest.
In 1995 Whistler hit a growth spurt. The beautiful little mountain town was busy building its first High School and cutting the ribbon on what would become Marketplace and Town Plaza centres. The resort was buzzing: World Cup was coming, the hotels were booking out and local housing was scarce.
