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NOC 75211 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Railway and motor transport labourers. It is classified TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. 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 and motor transport labourers perform a variety of tasks to assist track maintenance workers and railway yard workers, or motor transport operators. They are employed by railway transport companies and motor transport companies.
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Example job titles
Overview
NOC 75211 encompasses railway and motor transport labourers who perform material handling, clean-up, and support activities for railway and motor transport operations. These workers are employed by railway transport companies, motor transport companies, and urban transit systems. Common job titles under this National Occupational Classification include railway labourer, track maintenance labourer, furniture mover, driver's helper, and shunt person. Under the official ESDC NOC 2021 system, this occupation is classified as TEER 5, reflecting jobs that typically require short work demonstrations and no formal educational requirements.
The daily duties of a labourer under NOC 75211 are highly physical and essential to transport safety and efficiency. Typical responsibilities include loading and unloading cargo, sorting materials, shovelling snow or gravel from railway tracks, clearing brush, and assisting track maintenance crews in laying or repairing tracks. Additionally, workers in motor transport roles may assist truck and delivery drivers, clean transport vehicles, and help secure loads. These specific tasks must align with the official ESDC guidelines for a successful immigration assessment.
While TEER 5 occupations do not qualify for the primary Federal Skilled Worker program under Express Entry, candidates in NOC 75211 have several viable immigration pathways. Many Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) feature dedicated semi-skilled or entry-level streams designed to address local labour shortages in transport and logistics. Furthermore, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) offers a pathway for candidates with a valid job offer in Atlantic Canada. Candidates must ensure they meet the specific language, education, and work experience criteria of their chosen stream.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Railway and motor transport labourers is TEER 5, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Railway and motor transport labourers is classified as TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education. 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.