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NOC 2021 · 72023 · TEER 2

NOC 72023: Supervisors, railway transport operations

NOC 72023 is a TEER 2 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW, CEC and FST. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.

Last checked against official sources 2026-10-01
2
TEER level
FSW · CEC · FST
Express Entry programs that accept it
0
2026 Express Entry categories
13
Official job titles under this code

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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.

IRCC goes by what you actually did, not by your job title: your work must match the description above and most of the main duties below. Compare them with your reference letter line by line.

Job titles filed under this code

Official example titles

  • freight train road foreman/woman
  • railway transport operations supervisor
  • stationmaster
  • trainmaster
  • yard foreman/woman - railway
  • yardmaster - railway

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Not this code

Close occupations that have their own code

  • Railway car repairer supervisor → 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
  • Railway track maintenance foreman/woman → 72021 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews

Main duties

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.

What this code means for Express Entry

FSWAccepted

TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

CECAccepted

One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.

FSTAccepted

This code is in a trade group the Federal Skilled Trades Program accepts.

This code is not on any 2026 category list. Candidates compete in general rounds and in program rounds such as Canadian Experience Class rounds. See recent rounds →

CRS points from November 3, 2026

NOC 72023 is on IRCC's high-wage occupations list at the 1.5x level. From November 3, 2026, at least 12 months (1,560 hours) of Canadian work in it adds 40 points to your Canadian work experience points in the CRS, and a valid job offer in it is worth 70 points; the higher of the two counts. No LMIA is needed.

IRCC high-wage list (list from 2023 to 2025 wage data, read 2026-10-16) · CRS calculator with the new rules

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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.
  • Several years of railway operations experience are required.

Codes in the same group

NOCOccupationTEER
72020Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades2
72021Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews2
72022Supervisors, printing and related occupations2
72024Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators2
72025Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations2

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