The Workforce in Canadian Passenger Rail
Canada's passenger rail industry is experiencing significant growth, bringing new opportunities as well as increasing demand for skilled professionals across a wide range of disciplines. From planning and design to construction, operations, maintenance, technology, safety, and project delivery, the sector relies on a diverse workforce to support the development and operation of rail systems across the country.
As projects continue to expand in scale and complexity, workforce capacity, skills development, knowledge transfer, and talent attraction remain important topics for industry stakeholders. This page serves as a point of connection for professionals, employers, students, and organizations interested in the ongoing conversation about the future of Canada's passenger rail workforce.
Rail Day's
Recruitment Station
Sessions that can support your company in hiring for growth, and sessions that can support professionals in finding the best fit for their profile.
Session 1
Wednesday, June 17
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Thursday, June 18
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Attracting & Retaining Leadership Talent in a Highly Competitive Market
Roundtable Discussion with James and Leah
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Join NEO's leadership recruitment specialists for an interactive discussion on talent attraction and retention within the transit and infrastructure sectors. Drawing on market intelligence from Canada and NEO's global operations, this session will explore leadership mobility, compensation trends, retention challenges, and practical strategies organizations can use to build and retain high-performing teams.
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Topics include:
• Leadership tenure trends across transit and infrastructure markets
• GTA market comparisons and talent movement trends
• Salary inflation and recruitment challenges
• Rail leadership compensation benchmarks
• Retention strategies, including incentives and flexible working models
• Building long-term leadership capability on major programs
Session 2
Wednesday, June 17
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, June 18
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Resume & Interview Skills Workshop + Candidate Engagement Session
Workshop and Open Discussion with James and Leah
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Whether you're actively exploring new opportunities or planning your next career move, this session offers practical advice and market insights from experienced rail and infrastructure recruiters.
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Topics include:
• Executive and leadership CV advice
• Interview preparation
• Positioning yourself for collaborative contracting environments
• Global transit markets – Where is hot, where is not
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The session will also include an open discussion and networking opportunity focused on:
• Career conversations
• Market intelligence
• Live opportunities across Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand
A Professional Photo
Update your photo for your LinkedIn profile with the help of TRACCS.
Our photographer, Mila Bright Photography, will be available at Booth #210 at these times:
Wednesday June 17th
1 pm
3 pm
Thursday June 18th
10 am
2 pm
