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Supervisors, Railway Transport Operations  (NOC 7221)
North Shore 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

Truro, Amherst, Antigonish, New Glasgow, Oxford, Parrsboro, Pictou, Springhill, Stellarton, Trenton, Westville

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Outlook & Prospects for Supervisors, Railway Transport Operations in North Shore Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Supervisors, Railway Transport Operations in North Shore Region as well as in the rest of the Nova Scotia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
North Shore Region Limited 2011-06-16

Currently the chances of Supervisors in Railway Transportation finding employment are limited because only a small number of people in this occupation are employed in the local area. Opportunities are limited locally because there is only one railway, Cape Breton and Central Nova Scotia Railway short line and regional railroad and one railway maintenance company (refer to potential employers) with a presence in this area. Via Rail Canada provides passenger service for Nova Scotia while the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) provides freight service, neither have offices in the local area. For detailed information about careers in the Canadian railway industry visit www.careerontrack.ca. or the Railway Association of Canada at www.railcan.ca.

Although employment opportunities locally are limited, opportunities may exist in other areas of the province or in other regions of the country. People who are able to work elsewhere may want to research opportunities for this occupation in other labour markets within Nova Scotia and across the country. The future employment outlook for Supervisors in Railway Transportation in Nova Scotia is expected to be fair over the next 5 years.

Additional information on Supervisors in Railway Transportation (opportunities in other areas, training, who hires, current job openings, statistics and other information), is available on other parts of this web site.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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