VIA Rail Canada
Senior Advisor, Mechanical Engineering LDRR (Ville-Marie)
Job Description
Reference Number
: 1337 Status
: Permanent - Full-time Annual Salary / Hourly Rate
: $103,000 - $121,960 Number of positions to be filled
: 1 Application Deadline
: 06/12/2026 Overview
Reporting to the Director, Engineering, the Senior Advisor, Mechanical Engineering is accountable for all aspects of on‑board mechanical systems for VIA Rail’s Long Distance, Regional and Remote (LDRR) new fleet programs, covering both locomotives and passenger cars. Acting as VIA Rail’s senior Mechanical authority, this role serves as the primary interface between internal stakeholders and rolling stock manufacturers throughout design, manufacturing, validation, fleet introduction and transition to revenue service. The position plays a critical role in ensuring Mechanical solutions are safe, compliant, reliable, and fit for long‑term operation. Responsibilities
Act as Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for LDRR locomotive and...
: 1337 Status
: Permanent - Full-time Annual Salary / Hourly Rate
: $103,000 - $121,960 Number of positions to be filled
: 1 Application Deadline
: 06/12/2026 Overview
Reporting to the Director, Engineering, the Senior Advisor, Mechanical Engineering is accountable for all aspects of on‑board mechanical systems for VIA Rail’s Long Distance, Regional and Remote (LDRR) new fleet programs, covering both locomotives and passenger cars. Acting as VIA Rail’s senior Mechanical authority, this role serves as the primary interface between internal stakeholders and rolling stock manufacturers throughout design, manufacturing, validation, fleet introduction and transition to revenue service. The position plays a critical role in ensuring Mechanical solutions are safe, compliant, reliable, and fit for long‑term operation. Responsibilities
Act as Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for LDRR locomotive and...