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Jobs @ SkyTrain
We are currently accepting résumés for a number of positions. Please click on a position title for more information:

PositionCompetitionStatus*
Guideway Labourer (Part Time Temporary)   True
    
     Period of Employment: September 14, 2010 to December 18, 2010 (approximately)
The Guideway Labourer will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of the following projects:
  • LIM Lowering and Guideway Cleaning

Responsibilities:
The Guideway Labourer will assist Technicians or Servicepersons with:
  • Preparing and organizing material for repair and maintenance;
  • Moving equipment or parts to and from the job site;
  • Maintaining and repairing Guideway components as per instruction from Project Leaders;
  • Providing basic assistance to Guideway Technicians in the field repairs and pre-commissioning of the system components; and
  • Monitoring outside Contractors to ensure personnel, equipment and system safety.

     Qualifications:
  • Grade 10 or equivalent;
  • Possession of a valid BC Class 5 Driver's License;
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience in fabrication or assembly shop environment; and
  • Experience using hand and small power tools is required.
    
Condition of Employment:
    
  • Employment in this position is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check.

To Apply

WB - 10.27 Active
Guideway Serviceperson (Part Time Temporary)   True
    
     Period of Employment: September 14, 2010 to December 18, 2010 (approximately)
The Guideway Serviceperson will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of the following projects:
  • LIM Lowering and Guideway Cleaning

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Guideway Supervisor, the Serviceperson will assist Technicians in the repair and maintenance of running rail, special trackwork, switch machines, power rails, and reaction rails. As well, the Serviceperson will work independently on the Guideway to perform work which does not affect the overall integrity of the tracks, such as operating railborne equipment, coverboard replacement, and minor repairs.

     Qualifications:
  • Secondary school graduation or equivalent;
  • Completion of several years trades training leading toward a relevant Journeyman Trade certificate preferred;
  • Minimum of three (3) years mechanical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment;
  • Experience working in rail maintenance preferred;
  • Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence; and
  • Preference will be given to maintenance experience directly related to Guideway maintenance.
    
Condition of Employment:
    
  • Employment in this position is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check.

To Apply

WB - 10.26 Active
Parts Driver   True
    
     Responsibilities:

  • Transports goods to and from vendors using assigned vehicle(s), and moves other material as required between various BCRTC locations. Assists Storeskeepers when available and required.

     Qualifications:
  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Valid class 5 B.C. driver's licence with a clean driving record
  • Completion of Defensive Driving Course
  • Experience with material handling and dealing with the public is preferred
  • Knowledge of Greater Vancouver streets
  • Must be bondable
  • Must be physically able to perform lifting/loading
  • Preference will be given to candidates with previous related experience in a similar position
    
Condition of Employment:
    
  • Employment in this position is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check.

To Apply

WB - 10.19 Active

NOTE:  Security Personnel are hired & employed by Coast Mountain Bus Company. For further information regarding this position, please contact the Coast Mountain Bus Company Employment Line at: 604-953-3100. GVTA Police Service (GVTAPS) are hired & employed by TransLink. For further information regarding this position, please access their website @ www.GVTAPS.bc.ca


*Status Codes:
Active  -  We are currently recruiting for this position.
Inactive - We are not actively recruiting for this position.
Ongoing  -  We periodically review résumés for this position.
Completed  -  The position has been filled.

Please be advised that employment with SkyTrain is conditional to satisfactory applicable background checks
 

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The British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) operates the innovative and internationally respected SkyTrain advanced rapid transit system. BCRTC operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain lines, the world's longest automated light rapid transit system, connecting downtown Vancouver with the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster and Surrey. SkyTrain is an operating subsidiary of  TransLink.

 

 

Vancouver SkyTrain

The SkyTrain in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is an advanced light rapid transit system operating fully automated trains on two lines. Built for the Expo 86 World's Fair, it has since become the world's longest automated light rapid transit system. The system uses the same family of linear induction motor-driven trains as the Scarborough RT line in Toronto, the Putra LRT in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the JFK AirTrain in New York.