72023 – Supervisors, railway transport operations

Lead statement

Supervisors of railway transport operations supervise and coordinate the activities of railway and yard locomotive engineers, railway yard workers and railway labourers.

Main duties

• Supervise, coordinate 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 coordinate 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.

Example job titles

trainmaster · railway transport operations foreman/woman · passenger train road foreman/woman · freight train road foreman/woman · railway transport operations supervisor · stationmaster · stationmaster - railway transport · station agent - railway transport · yard foreman/woman - railway · railway transport operating support foreman/woman · road foreman/woman - railway transport · foreman/woman - railway transport · yardmaster - railway

Wages (per hour)

Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.