Job Description
Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.
We’re looking for attendants to provide exceptional customer service at our Kingston et Brockville Stations. In a truly collaborative working atmosphere, your role will be to warmly welcome travelers and meet their needs efficiently.
No day is the same as a Station Attendant/counter sales agent. Schedules change according to train arrivals and departures, and tasks are varied. In a day, you’ll be able to give instructions to travelers, check tickets, help an elderly person board a car, lift large suitcases, and even drive a cart to move luggage (but don’t worry, we’ll give you training!)
Most important, you’ll have the satisfaction of helping people every day. #smilesguaranteed.
Why choose VIA Rail?
A more than competitive salary between $25.8+ and $2+.++ per hour
Paid training at full salary and ongoing training
A work uniform that’s comfortable and stylish
Generous compensation and benefits
An advantageous pension plan
Unlimited access to telemedicine services for you and your family
Many discounts and privileges on train travel for you and your family after one year of service
Mental health and wellness resources
A united, proud, and diverse team
Help connect people, communities, and families across Canada
What are the duties of Station Attendants in our stations?
Creating and modifying bookings.
Checking tickets.
Announcing and providing information on train arrivals, departures, or delays.
Assisting passengers with special needs.
Ensuring cleanliness throughout the station.
Handling luggage, packages, or sports equipment.
Working outdoors, regardless of the weather.
Driving motor vehicles in small spaces (training provided).
SCHEDULE
You are available to work on:
Variable schedule including weekends and holidays
Shifts varying between 4 and 10 hours a day (beginning as early as 4:30 am and ending as late as 23:30 pm or when the train arrives)
You need to able to go to our stations in Brockville et Kingston
TRAINING
You will follow a five week training session which must be successfully completed before obtaining the position.
You must be available for one of those training sessions starting on:
Week of June 2nd, 2026 in Montreal for 2 weeks
You are well-suited for this challenge if you:
have a strong ability to communicate with a smile, both in English and French
possess a High School Diploma
have a minimum of one year of customer service experience
possess a valid driver’s license
must be physically able to manipulate, on a repetitive basis, items weighing up to 23kg
Benefit from a complete and competitive salary and benefits package in a safe work environment.
Above all, you will find kindred spirit committed to teamwork and quality in the pursuit of excellence in customer service.
Come aboard and apply now!
At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.
If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.
Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.
Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel!
We’re looking for attendants to provide exceptional customer service at our Kingston et Brockville Stations. In a truly collaborative working atmosphere, your role will be to warmly welcome travelers and meet their needs efficiently.
No day is the same as a Station Attendant/counter sales agent. Schedules change according to train arrivals and departures, and tasks are varied. In a day, you’ll be able to give instructions to travelers, check tickets, help an elderly person board a car, lift large suitcases, and even drive a cart to move luggage (but don’t worry, we’ll give you training!)
Most important, you’ll have the satisfaction of helping people every day. #smilesguaranteed.
Why choose VIA Rail?
A more than competitive salary between $25.8+ and $2+.++ per hour
Paid training at full salary and ongoing training
A work uniform that’s comfortable and stylish
Generous compensation and benefits
An advantageous pension plan
Unlimited access to telemedicine services for you and your family
Many discounts and privileges on train travel for you and your family after one year of service
Mental health and wellness resources
A united, proud, and diverse team
Help connect people, communities, and families across Canada
What are the duties of Station Attendants in our stations?
Creating and modifying bookings.
Checking tickets.
Announcing and providing information on train arrivals, departures, or delays.
Assisting passengers with special needs.
Ensuring cleanliness throughout the station.
Handling luggage, packages, or sports equipment.
Working outdoors, regardless of the weather.
Driving motor vehicles in small spaces (training provided).
SCHEDULE
You are available to work on:
Variable schedule including weekends and holidays
Shifts varying between 4 and 10 hours a day (beginning as early as 4:30 am and ending as late as 23:30 pm or when the train arrives)
You need to able to go to our stations in Brockville et Kingston
TRAINING
You will follow a five week training session which must be successfully completed before obtaining the position.
You must be available for one of those training sessions starting on:
Week of June 2nd, 2026 in Montreal for 2 weeks
You are well-suited for this challenge if you:
have a strong ability to communicate with a smile, both in English and French
possess a High School Diploma
have a minimum of one year of customer service experience
possess a valid driver’s license
must be physically able to manipulate, on a repetitive basis, items weighing up to 23kg
Benefit from a complete and competitive salary and benefits package in a safe work environment.
Above all, you will find kindred spirit committed to teamwork and quality in the pursuit of excellence in customer service.
Come aboard and apply now!
At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.
If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.
Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.
Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel!
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Station service attendants/Counter sales agents position is now open for candidates interested in the Counter Sales Jobs sector. This role in Kingston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Counter Sales Jobs is a plus.
