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Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations

Occupation · NOC 2021 75210 · Canada

NOC 2021 code
75210
TEER
5
Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
4
Median wage, Canada
C$27.64 per hour
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
23
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Data as at 2026
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About this occupation

Boat and cable ferry operators and workers in related occupations operate lock gates, bridges and similar equipment along canal systems and operate cable ferries and ferry terminals. This unit group also includes boat operators, and owner-operators, who operate small motorboats or watercraft to transport passengers or freight. They are employed by the federal government, cable ferry companies, ferry terminals, marine companies and canal, port or harbour authorities. Owner-operators of small boats are self-employed.

Example job titles

  • bridgemaster
  • cable ferry operator
  • canal lock operator
  • charter boat operator
  • ferry terminal worker
  • launch master
  • linesman/woman - canal lock system
  • loading bridge operator
  • lockmaster
  • motorboat operator
  • scow captain
  • sightseeing boat operator
  • small craft operator
  • water taxi operator

Main duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Lock equipment operators
  • Operate telecommunication equipment or use portable loudspeakers to direct movements of vessels in lock area
  • Operate controls to open or close lock gates
  • Operate controls to raise, lower or turn bridges
  • Observe progress of vessels passing through locks.
  • Cable ferry operators
  • Signal passengers and motor vehicles to embark and disembark
  • Operate cable ferry across narrow waterway
  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs to engine, cables and winches.

Employment requirements

  • Some secondary school education is usually required.
  • On-the-job training is provided.
  • Master, Master Limited or Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) Certificate, issued by Transport Canada, is required for boat operators.
  • Marine Emergency Duties (MED) training is required for boat operators and crew members.
Source: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification 2021 Version 1.0. Statistics Canada Open LicenceData as at NOC 2021 v1.0

Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)

Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.

Approved positions by year

2320162021
2320162021
Data table
20163
20211
By province or territory
  1. British Columbia3
  2. Ontario1
Employers with the most positions
  1. Avid Investments Inc dba River Safari2
  2. Tide Rip Tours Ltd1
  3. 2168044 Ontario Inc.1
By stream
  1. High-wage stream (TFWP)1
Source: ESDC, Temporary Foreign Worker Program: employers who received positive and negative LMIAs (June 2014 – 2026 Q1). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2026 Q1

Wages

Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.

AreaLowMedianHigh
CanadaC$20.00C$27.64C$47.50
AlbertaC$21.49C$26.35C$30.34
British ColumbiaC$21.00C$29.55C$47.50
New BrunswickC$18.11C$26.46C$37.12
Newfoundland and LabradorC$20.08C$27.00C$39.00
Nova ScotiaC$19.49C$27.67C$38.99
OntarioC$19.90C$27.59C$36.22
QuebecC$21.93C$27.75C$37.65
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
23
Vacancies advertised
28
Median advertised minimum hourly wage
C$24.54
Source: ESDC, Wages by occupation and economic region (2025 release). Open Government Licence – Canada; ESDC, Job Bank job postings, January–September 2026. Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 24 Oct 2026

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