Overview
Supervisors of railway transport operations supervise and coordinate the activities of railway and yard locomotive engineers, railway yard workers and railway labourers. They are employed by railway transport companies.
This group performs some or all of the following 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 prospects
Annual salary
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$96,647
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Job openings
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British Columbia
55expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
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.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience required
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.