Railway carmen/women
Occupation · NOC 2021 72403 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 72403
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 2
- Median wage, Canada
- C$42.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 5
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About this occupation
Railway carmen/women inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair structural and mechanical components of railway freight, passenger and urban transit rail cars. They are employed by railway transport companies and urban transit systems. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Example job titles
- rail vehicle mechanic
- railway car inspector
- railway carman/woman
- railway carman/woman apprentice
- streetcar and subway car mechanic
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Inspect interior and exterior components of freight, passenger and urban transit rail cars to determine defects and extent of wear and damage
- Repair and install railway car parts such as compressors, air valves, bearings, couplings, air cylinders and piping
- Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems
- Repair defective or damaged metal and wood components, using hand and power tools
- Repair and repaint wooden fixtures
- Replace damaged windows and repair upholstery
- Test and adjust parts using testing gauges and other test equipment
- Perform and document routine maintenance.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of an industry-offered apprenticeship program or three to four years of on-the-job training is usually required.
- Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
- Bombardier Transport Canada Inc.1
- ALSTOM Transport Canada Inc1
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2021 | 75 |
| 2024 | 40 |
- Canadian Experience Class150
- Provincial Nominee Program40
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$32.00 | C$42.00 | C$47.00 |
| Alberta | C$36.00 | C$40.00 | C$40.00 |
| British Columbia | C$43.00 | C$46.00 | C$54.29 |
| Manitoba | C$35.00 | C$44.00 | C$47.00 |
| New Brunswick | C$33.18 | C$42.32 | C$51.47 |
| Ontario | C$29.88 | C$40.13 | C$47.12 |
| Quebec | C$30.07 | C$41.48 | C$52.44 |
| Saskatchewan | C$32.00 | C$42.79 | C$45.00 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 5
- Vacancies advertised
- 5
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$27.32
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