Love to travel and looking for a new job? You could climb aboard the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer and get paid to see some of the most breathtaking natural scenery in the country.
One of the world’s best train rides
Named one of the world’s best train rides, the luxurious locomotive offers several routes, including Seattle, Vancouver, Whistler, Kamloops, Lake Louise, and Banff. Aboard the train, passengers are treated to top-of-the-line service and comfort, in addition to incredible views of the Canadian Rockies.
In particular, the Journey Through the Clouds route starts in Vancouver and winds through scenic valleys to Kamloops and Jasper, to the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson.
The journey also passes the magnificent Pyramid Falls and Hell’s Gate, according to its website.
Another incredible route to add to your bucket list is the First Passage to the West – the only passenger rail service through this historic rail route.
Here are all the routes you can travel via the Rocky Mountaineer:
Seasonal and year-round jobs
Ready to make a career out of your explorations? The company is currently looking for talented individuals to accompany visitors from across the globe. This includes open roles across its departments as well as seasonal positions.
“We’re looking for seasonal team members onboard our premium train, including on our culinary team, as well as in our destinations and systems operations & mechanical teams to work with us this Spring to Fall,” says its website. “With positions available in Western Canada and the Canadian Rockies to the Colorado Rockies and American Southwest, we have many opportunities for you to start your career of a lifetime with us.”
These roles include everything from onboard hosts and managers to chefs, luggage hosts, and guest operations specialists.
Here’s just a taste of the seasonal jobs available:
- Luggage Truck Driver (Seasonal Part Time April to October 2025)
- Seasonal Onboard Opportunities – Front of House & Support (Vancouver)
- Seasonal Onboard Opportunities – Onboard Management (Vancouver)
- Onboard Mechanical Technician (Seasonal Part-Time) – Vancouver or Kamloops
- Seasonal Onboard Opportunities – Culinary Team (Vancouver)
Prefer something that’s year-round? Here are all the positions available in Vancouver right now:
- Executive Assistant – Vancouver
- Manager, Rail Operations – Vancouver (and Calgary)
- Web Platforms Specialist – Vancouver
- Cloud Application Support Analyst – Vancouver
- Director, Software Engineering – Vancouver
So there you have it, train lovers! If being a part of the truly magical Rocky Mountaineer experience gets you excited to clock in every day, there could be an open role with your name on it.
Good luck!
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