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Electric Rail Operator

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: City of Ottawa
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Railroad
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18935 CAD Yearly CAD 18935.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Requisition
Department:
Transit Services Dept.
Service:
Transit Srvc Delivery & Rail Ops Service
Branch:
Rail Operations Branch

Employment Type:

Multiple Full-time Permanent positions

Work Hours:

40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: ATU 279 

Salary Information:
Training rate is 50% of full-time Electric Rail Operator wage rate ($18.935/hr) (2025 Rates of Pay)

Note:

Rates of pay after successful completion of training are as follows:

  • 1st - 8th month - 85% of Electric Rail Operator rate ($32.190/hr)
  • 9th - 16th month - 90% of Electric Rail Operator rate ($34.083 /hr)
  • 17th - 24th month - 95% of Electric Rail Operator rate ($35.977/hr)
  • After 24 months - Full Electric Rail Operator rate ($37.870/hr) (2025 Rates of Pay)

    • Location:

    805 Belfast
    City:
    Ottawa, ON
    Job Category:
    Transit Services - OC Transpo 
    Application Close: 27/02/2026

    Note:

    This list will be used to staff current and ongoing requirements until December 31, 2026.

    JOB SUMMARY

    Rail Operations manages the delivery of diesel and electric rail services, including management of the thirty-year P3 contract with the Rideau Transit Maintenance Group for the rail maintenance contract for the LRT system, ensuring safe and reliable operations that meet service standards, comply with all regulatory safety and operating requirements, and provide a safe, reliable, efficient, effective, on time, courteous and cost-effective rail service to a growing and diverse City of Ottawa.

    Your primary responsibility is the safe operation and movement of trains on the Confederation Line. You operate electric rail vehicles in accordance with Confederation Line rules and regulations for light rail safety and in accordance with Transit Services’ policies and procedures for train operation.

    You carry out your functions and duties in a safe, courteous and efficient manner. Responsibilities include but are not limited to customer service onboard vehicles and on the platforms, assisting with customer events and inquiries, testing vehicles, operating vehicles, special operations, recovering from on board vehicle failures of a minor nature, making customer announcements and making prudent judgement under a variety of conditions during the course of duty.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    Completion of Grade 12

    All candidates must complete and pass the following in-house courses (designed by Rideau Transit Group and OC Transpo):

  • Confederation Line Orientation
  • Confederation Line Operating Rules
  • Train Control Operations
  • Electric Rail Operator Training
  • Workplace Safety
  • Customer Service
  • Vehicle Systems and operation
  • Revenue Service and Emergency Procedures
  • On-the-Job Training and certification

    • Minimum of 6 months of Transit experience including transit services, transit routes, branch policies, and standard operating procedures; plus:

  • Demonstrated experience with relevant customer service experience including direct contact with the public and dealing with a diverse population
  • Demonstrated experience in a high-volume and high-demanding operational environment

    • CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

    Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated

    KNOWLEDGE

  • Light Rail Vehicle Operations
  • Radio communications protocol and emergency response techniques
  • Dispute resolution techniques
  • Confederation Line network
  • Transit services and transit routes
  • City/Branch policies and procedures affecting Transit Services, including standard operating procedures, emergency standing orders and control centre procedures
  • Workplace occurrence and incident reporting
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
  • City of Ottawa landmarks and locations
  • Must pass medical testing at time of hire and on an on-going basis

    • COMPETENCIES,

    SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to work and maintain professional composure while under stress and pressure
  • Ability to maintain a high performance level of dependability, reliability and safety
  • Learn to operate a light rail vehicle in a safe manner
  • Able to adapt/react to changes in operating conditions/environment
  • Able to operate in a highly diverse cultural community
  • Attentive to detail and able to adhere to specific detailed…
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