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Supervisors, Railway Transport Operations  (NOC 7221)
Calgary 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

Calgary, Airdrie, Black Diamond, Carstairs, Chestermere, Cochrane, Crossfield, Didsbury, High River, Okotoks, Olds, Sundre, Turner Valley, Collicutt, Gleneagles, Irricana, Langdon, Rocky View

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Wages for Supervisors, Railway Transport Operations in Calgary 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
Calgary Region 9.75 25.80 42.68 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
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