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NOC 73310 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Railway and yard locomotive engineers. It is classified TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Trades, transport & equipment operators
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Definition
Railway locomotive engineers operate railway locomotives to transport passengers and freight. They are employed by railway transport companies. Yard locomotive engineers operate locomotives within yards of railway, industrial or other establishments. They are employed by railway transport companies and industrial or commercial users of rail transport.
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Overview
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Railway and yard locomotive engineers are classified under NOC code 73310, falling within TEER Category 3. These skilled professionals operate diesel, gas-turbine-electric, or electric locomotives to transport passengers and freight safely across Canadian railway networks. They are also responsible for operating yard locomotives to switch, move, and position railway cars for loading, unloading, or assembly. They are primarily employed by railway transport companies.
To qualify for employment in Canada under NOC 73310, candidates typically require a high school diploma and several years of experience as a railway conductor. Completion of a specialized locomotive engineer training program and certification under the Railway Association of Canada or specific provincial regulatory bodies are generally mandatory. Key responsibilities include inspecting engine systems prior to departure, monitoring control panels, adhering to signals, and communicating constantly with train dispatchers to ensure safe transit.
Skilled foreign workers in this category may qualify for Canadian permanent residency through federal immigration programs such as the Express Entry system, specifically the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), or through various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target in-demand transportation occupations.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Railway and yard locomotive engineers is TEER 3, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Railway and yard locomotive engineers is classified as TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.