Railway Maintenance Engineer

Job Title

Railway Maintenance Engineer

Facilities & Maintenance

Permanent Full-Time

40 hours per week

July 24, 2026

• Employee discounts on food and retail items and free parking
• Free entrance to the Park, including to our many public special events
• Working in a beautiful park setting
• Generous paid time off, including Vacation days, Sick Time
• Comprehensive Benefits package includes Extended Health Care, Dental Benefits, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Employee and Family Assistant Program (EFAP)

Heritage Park is Canada's largest living history museum and offers visitors a chance to experience life in Western Canada from the 1860s to the early 1950s. The park features historical buildings, costumed interpreters, working antiques, and various exhibits that provide insight into the region's past.

In the role of a Railway Maintenance Engineer, the individual serves as the primary point of contact for mechanical operations within the railroad. Their responsibilities include assigning tasks, providing general feedback, and overseeing day-to-day operations. They lead a team of mechanical specialists trained in welding, machining, and pipe fitting, ensuring the completion of general inspections, process monitoring, and maintenance tasks in compliance with regulatory standards.

Additionally, they drive trains, supervise track staff, and oversee track inspections to maintain railway safety requirements.

• Maintenance
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring the steam trains are maintained and kept in working condition
  • Supports seasonal and casual staff by assigning tasks, monitoring work and providing feedback
  • Provides feedback on day-to-day performance to Chief Engineer to support performance reviews
  • Oversee track staff (track foreman, machinist, and steam mechanic) and supervise minor repairs
  • Act as the point of contact for mechanical operations as a specialist, providing guidance for troubleshooting issues
  • Troubleshoot issues as they arise and ensures accurate record keeping in repair logs
  • Facilitate job-related training and development for staff, including new hire training, job shadowing, job rotation and skills training
  • Provide basic training in welding, machining, and pipe fitting skills to other employees
  • Conduct general inspections on a daily basis
  • Monitor process operations, particularly steam flowing
  • Complete regular periodic comprehensive inspections and maintenance, ensuring compliance with Alberta Transport and COR standards
  • Operate trains as both a fireman and engineer as needed
  • Hold a Track Inspection Level 2 certification as per Alberta Transportation Railway Safety Requirements
  • Perform other duties as required
• Organizational Excellence and Wellbeing
  • Contribute to inspiring and immersive experiences at the Park by engaging in Heritage Park initiatives that align with our mission and vision, ensuring authenticity in our historical setting and stories.
  • Actively support a positive work environment by creating an atmosphere of inclusion, engagement, belonging, and fulfillment for employees and volunteers, in line with Heritage Park values.
  • Recognize all contributors to our community as integral to our success, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
  • Demonstrate responsible stewardship of our people, collections, and financial assets by driving growth with innovation, transparency, and financial sustainability, while embracing our historical assets and recognizing all contributors.
  • Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety by complying with Heritage Park's Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS),…