Railway conductors and brakemen/women
Occupation · NOC 2021 73311 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 73311
- TEER
- 3
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 0
- Median wage, Canada
- C$43.27 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 1
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About this occupation
Railway conductors coordinate and supervise the activities of passenger and freight train crew members. Brakemen check train brakes and other systems and equipment prior to train run, and assist railway conductors in activities en route. They are employed by railway transport companies.
Example job titles
- brakeman/woman
- conductor - switching yard
- freight train conductor
- front-end brakeman/woman
- passenger train conductor
- railway conductor
- road freight brakeman/woman
- tail-end brakeman/woman
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Railway conductors
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of passenger and freight train crew members (except locomotive engineers) to ensure train operations are in accordance with schedule, train orders and code of operating rules
- Receive train orders and explain orders to brakemen/women, locomotive engineer and other crew members
- Communicate with train crew members by radio, signals or by other means to give and receive train operation information
- Collect fares on board passenger trains, announce approaching train stops and answer passenger enquiries
- Prepare train run reports.
- Brakemen/women
- Check train systems and equipment such as air conditioning and heating systems, brakes and brake hoses prior to train run
- Communicate with train crew members by radio, signals or by other means to aid in the movement and operation of train
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Experience as a brakeman/woman is required for conductors.
- Experience as a railway worker is usually required for brakemen/women.
- Railway conductors require a Canadian Rail Operating Rules certificate.
- Brakemen/women require a Canadian Rail Operating Rules certificate.
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 0 | 10 |
| 2018 | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | 0 | 5 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 5 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
- Canadian Experience Class15
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$24.31 | C$43.27 | C$56.25 |
| Alberta | C$17.95 | C$42.00 | C$56.25 |
| British Columbia | C$29.63 | C$41.32 | C$52.84 |
| Manitoba | C$26.00 | C$41.67 | C$62.50 |
| New Brunswick | C$25.00 | C$37.10 | C$44.00 |
| Ontario | C$26.67 | C$44.00 | C$50.00 |
| Quebec | C$37.00 | C$47.00 | C$57.00 |
| Saskatchewan | C$25.53 | C$45.83 | C$69.23 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 1
- Vacancies advertised
- 1
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$32.57
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