Ontario Northland is an Agency of the Province of Ontario providing rail, motor coach and infrastructure maintenance services connecting Northern Ontario communities.
Ontario Northland is an Agency of the Province of Ontario, founded in 1902, providing transportation services that connect Northern Ontario communities. The organisation operates across five integrated divisions and employs over 900 skilled professionals. Work spans rail transportation operations, locomotive engineering, motor coach operations, rail infrastructure maintenance and skilled trades, digital infrastructure modernization and passenger rail service reinstatement.
Rail infrastructure maintenance is central to the skilled trades remit, supporting safe and reliable transportation across the network. Other technical work includes locomotive engineering and the maintenance of rail infrastructure, alongside projects to enhance digital infrastructure and modernize operations. Passenger rail service, motor coach service operated by trained operators, and rail infrastructure maintenance together form the core of the service offering.
Terms of employment include competitive salaries, a defined benefit pension plan and generous vacation allowances. The organisation states a commitment to safety-first practices, a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and a pathway to meaningful careers across skilled trades, operations and business professions. Recognition programmes and an emphasis on employee well-being are part of the stated working environment.
Work is based in Northern Ontario, Canada, where the service acts as a transport link for residents. Ontario Northland has over 120 years of heritage serving the region.
