Railway Transport Operations Supervisors

(NOC 7304)

in All Trades and Transportation

These supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of railway and yard locomotive engineers, railway yard workers and railway labourers. They work for railway transport companies.

Job Outlook

Undetermined

Estimate change in employment not available for this occupation.
Estimate openings due to growth and retirements not available for this occupation.
Estimate rate of unemployment not available for this occupation.

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

Estimate 205 employment change, 2019-2021
Estimate 4385 openings due to growth and retirements, 2018-2020
Estimate rate of unemployment not available for these occupation.

This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Supervisors of Railway Transport Operations most commonly work full-time hours.

Hourly Pay

N/A

Minimum

N/A

Median

N/A

Maximum

Annual Pay

N/A

Minimum

N/A

Median

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Maximum

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

Hourly Pay

$13.50

Minimum

$27.25

Median

$35.50

Maximum

Annual Pay

$7,580

Minimum

$37,269

Median

$79,787

Maximum

About the job

Nature of work

These supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of railway and yard locomotive engineers, railway yard workers and railway labourers. They work for railway transport companies.

Job duties

Supervisors in this group:

Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers.
Create ways to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments.
Solve work problems and recommend ways to improve performance.
Request materials and supplies.
Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy.
Recommend staffing actions like hiring and promotions.
Prepare work reports.

Sample job titles

freight train road foreman/woman
railway transport operations supervisor
stationmaster
trainmaster
yard foreman/woman
yardmaster

Skills

Leadership and effective spoken and written communication skills are needed, and you must be able to work well with a variety of people. You must be responsible and well organized and be able to prepare cost estimates, maintain production schedules, supervise staff, and able to work as part of a team. You should also be prepared to keep up with new techniques, equipment, and materials. Physical stamina, alertness and good motor skills are necessary.

Job requirements

High 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.

Other considerations

None

By the numbers

Quick look

< 50

employed in 2016

83.3%

employed full-time

0.0%

self employed

0.0%

100%

48.4

median age

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

57,925

employed in 2016

85.9%

employed full-time

11.8%

self employed

5.3%

94.7%

46.8

median age

Where will I likely work?

100.0%

Halifax

Compared to: All NS Occupations

47.0%

Halifax

15.6%

North Shore

12.9%

Annapolis Valley

12.7%

Cape Breton

11.8%

Southern

Top Industries of Employment

50.0%

Wholesale trade

50.0%

Transportation and warehousing

What is the age of Employment?

33.0%

65+

33.0%

45-54

33.0%

25-34

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

24.4%

45-54

22.1%

55-64

17.7%

35-44

17.7%

25-34

10.9%

15-24

Top levels of education

66.7%

High school

N/A

50.0%

Trades certificate

N/A

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

29.2%

Trades certificate

$46,494 median annual income

25.5%

High school

$31,260 median annual income

22.3%

College certificate or diploma

$42,050 median annual income

18.7%

Less than high school

$28,319 median annual income

2.8%

Bachelor's degree

$30,527 median annual income

Education & training

Adult high school/secondary diploma programs

This program is typically offered at the high school level.

The Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) administers, coordinates, and supports the development and delivery of adult education programs through learning partners in Nova Scotia. Our learning partners include the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations that offer tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED, empowering Nova Scotians to achieve their learning and employment goals.

Institutions providing this program

Universite Sainte-Anne

Siège Social: 1695, Route 1

Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0

(902) 769-2114

Blanche.Theriault@usainteanne.ca

Website

Nova Scotia Community College - Adult Learning

PO Box 220

Halifax, NS B3J 2M4

(866) 679-6722

admissions@nscc.ca