Railway conductor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for railway conductor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for railway conductor is 73311 (Railway conductors and brakemen/women), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer.
NOC code
73311
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 73311 covers
Railway conductors coordinate and supervise the activities of passenger and freight train crew members. Brakemen check train brakes and other systems and equipment prior to train run, and assist railway conductors in activities en route. They are employed by railway transport companies.
| Unit group | 73311 — Railway conductors and brakemen/women |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Railway conductors
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of passenger and freight train crew members (except locomotive engineers) to ensure train operations are in accordance with schedule, train orders and code of operating rules
- Receive train orders and explain orders to brakemen/women, locomotive engineer and other crew members
- Communicate with train crew members by radio, signals or by other means to give and receive train operation information
- Collect fares on board passenger trains, announce approaching train stops and answer passenger enquiries
- Prepare train run reports.
To use NOC 73311 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 73311 →
Other job titles under NOC 73311
- Freight train conductor
- Passenger train conductor
- Brakeman/woman
- Conductor - switching yard
- Front-end brakeman/woman
- Road freight brakeman/woman
- Tail-end brakeman/woman
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 73311, one of these may fit better:
- Conductor — NOC 51121 (Conductors, composers and arrangers, TEER 1)
- Railway car inspector — NOC 72403 (Railway carmen/women, TEER 2)
- Railway engineer — NOC 73310 (Railway and yard locomotive engineers, TEER 3)
- Railway equipment operator — NOC 74200 (Railway yard and track maintenance workers, TEER 4)
- Railway freight manager — NOC 70020 (Managers in transportation, TEER 0)
- Railway labourer — NOC 75211 (Railway and motor transport labourers, TEER 5)
- Railway passenger agent — NOC 64313 (Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks, TEER 4)
- Railway police chief — NOC 40040 (Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services, TEER 0)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for railway conductor?+
In NOC 2021, "railway conductor" is an example title in unit group 73311 — Railway conductors and brakemen/women. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is railway conductor eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 73311 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does railway conductor get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 73311 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a railway conductor get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 73311 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says railway conductor but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 73311. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.