Supervisors, railway transport operations – NOC : 7304

Unit Group

7304 Supervisors, railway transport operations

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of railway and yard locomotive engineers, railway yard workers and railway labourers. They are employed by railway transport companies.

Example Titles

railway transport operations supervisor

road foreman/woman, freight train

stationmaster

trainmaster

yard foreman/woman – railway

yardmaster – railway

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Main duties

Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate trains, drive locomotives in railway yards and perform other duties related to railway operations
Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve performance
Requisition materials and supplies
Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
Prepare work reports.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
A Canadian Rail Operating Rules certificate is required.
A certificate in accordance with the Railway Employee Qualification Standards Regulations is required.
Several years of railway operations experience are required.

Classified elsewhere

Supervisors of railway car repairers and locomotive mechanics (in 7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades )
Supervisors of railway track maintenance crews (in 7302 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews )