Engine Attendant

POSITION:               Engine Attendant (Replacement)  
DEPARTMENT:       Rail Mechanical  
LOCATION:              North Bay 
REFERENCE:           300-135B-27 
RATE OF PAY:         $27.77 - $30.88/hour (Increases set out as per the collective agreement. Full rate effective after 1 year of service) 
 
WHO WE ARE: 
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario 
that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking 
organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich 
history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200 
skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they 
are sustainable for future generations.  We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a 
competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid 
personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.  

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
The Engine Attendant will provide ongoing cleaning/labour services to the division in a safe and 
efficient manner. 

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Cleaning/washing of railway equipment, coaches, parts and shop facilities. 
• Operating locomotives, track mobiles and forklifts, turning switches, fueling, sanding and watering locomotives. 
• Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment. 
• Follows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment. 
• May work various shifts including weekends and some work outdoors in adverse weather. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Secondary School Diploma or possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) 
• Ability to pass the examination for Engine Attendants    
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written) 
• Excellent organizational and planning skills 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. 
• Must be available for shift work 
• Valid driver’s license an asset 
• Previous cleaning/labour experience an asset 
• Previous railway experience an asset 
• Must be committed to Company Health and Safety 

 APPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: 
criminal record check, employment references and education verification. 
 
CLOSING DATE: November 15, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. Qualified individuals are invited to apply 
in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference 
name and number.  Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers 
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be 
contacted. 

If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is 
false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further 
consideration. 
 
At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity.  We value the unique skills and experiences 
each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage 
applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons 
who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. 

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the 
Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request 
accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human 
Resources. 

ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external 
applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic 
automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.