Locomotive Engineer

Location: 2102 River Drive, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; onsite railroad operations with outdoor work in all weather conditions, elevated heights, uneven terrain, and shifts of at least 12 hours.

Company

Railroad operations position focused on locomotive operation, railcar movement, safety compliance, and train crew coordination.

What you will do

• Operate locomotives and coordinate the safe movement and placement of railcars.
• Review operating instructions and communicate with conductors, train crews, supervisors, and customers.
• Inspect railcars, operate switches, couple and uncouple cars, and perform minor railcar repairs.
• Use two-way radio and telephone systems to receive and transmit operational information.
• Monitor surroundings, signals, and suspicious activity while maintaining compliance with railroad safety rules.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, climbing, walking over uneven terrain, and operating switch levers.

Requirements

• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency required.
• High school diploma or GED, CROR Rules qualification, First Aid Level 1 certification, and a BC Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent.
• At least two years of conductor experience in Canada and certification as a Locomotive Engineer.
• Certification in the application of Distributed Power Locomotives.
• Experience troubleshooting locomotive communication loss, mechanical failures, and system failures; knowledge of locomotive gauge readings and locomotive re-sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret Canadian Railway Operating Rules, General Track Bulletins, TGBOs, Daily Operating Bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.

Nice to have

• Previous experience operating unit trains, including coal trains.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Culture & Benefits

• Strong emphasis on safety, situational awareness, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborative crew environment with expectations for mentoring, coaching, clear communication, and constructive problem-solving.
• Work requires physical strength, endurance, balance, auditory and visual acuity, and hand-eye coordination.