National Occupation Code (NOC): 72023

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.

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Job Duties for Supervisors, railway transport operations

• 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.

Alternate Job Titles

• Foreman/woman - Railway Transport
• Freight Train Road Foreman/woman
• Passenger Train Road Foreman/woman
• Railway Transport Operating Support Foreman/woman
• Railway Transport Operations Foreman/woman
• Railway Transport Operations Supervisor
• Road Foreman/woman - Railway Transport
• Station Agent - Railway Transport
• Stationmaster
• Stationmaster - Railway Transport
• Trainmaster
• Yard Foreman/woman - Railway
• Yardmaster - Railway