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Supervisors, Railway Transport Operations  (NOC 7221)
Capitale-Nationale Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of railway and yard locomotive engineers, railway yard workers and railway labourers. They are employed by railway transport companies.

railway transport operations supervisor, road foreman/woman, freight train, stationmaster, trainmaster, yard foreman/woman – railway, yardmaster – railway.

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Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Supervise, co-ordinate 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 co-ordinate work activities with other units
  • 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Québec, Beauport, Charlesbourg, Donnacona, Saint-Raymond, Baie-Saint-Paul, Beaupré, Cap-Rouge, Château-Richer, Clermont, Donohue, Lac-Saint-Charles, La Malbaie--Pointe-au-Pic, L'Ancienne-Lorette, Loretteville, Pont-Rouge, Portneuf, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Saint-Émile, Val-Bélair, Le Moyne, Plage-Rhéaume, Sainte-Anne-Ouest, Sault-à-la-Puce

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Wages for Supervisors, Railway Transport Operations in Capitale-Nationale Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 16.95 28.37 40.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta 9.75 30.13 44.34 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
British Columbia 15.97 29.41 43.48 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Manitoba N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
New Brunswick 10.00 26.58 45.05 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Northwest Territories N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Nova Scotia N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Ontario 20.48 28.60 40.05 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Prince Edward Island N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Québec N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Saskatchewan 31.19 35.47 36.29 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Yukon N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
Please consult the Capitale-Nationale Region and Québec tabs for more useful information related to wages.