Railway freight manager NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for railway freight manager.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for railway freight manager is 70020 (Managers in transportation), a TEER 0 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer.
NOC code
70020
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 70020 covers
Managers in transportation operations plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of transportation companies such as railways, airlines, bus lines, municipal transit systems, shipping lines and trucking companies, under the direction of a general manager or another senior manager. Managers in transportation freight traffic plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate companies or departments responsible for the transportation and movement of goods, under the direction of a general manager or another senior manager. They are employed by transportation, freight forwarding and shipping companies and by transportation departments of companies in retail and manufacturing sectors and utilities.
| Unit group | 70020 — Managers in transportation |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Managers in transportation operations
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a transportation company
- Set operations policies and standards, including determination of safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods, and ensure compliance with transport regulations
- Oversee the dispatch, maintenance and service of vehicles, vessels or aircraft
- Control the company or departmental budget, including acquisitions
- Monitor company's or department's performance, prepare reports for senior management, and plan for changes to schedules and policies
To use NOC 70020 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 70020 →
Other job titles under NOC 70020
- Bus company manager
- Flight operations manager
- Freight forwarding manager
- Marine superintendent
- Rail operations superintendent
- Distribution manager - logistics
- Traffic manager - transportation
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 70020, one of these may fit better:
- Freight car cleaner — NOC 65311 (Specialized cleaners, TEER 5)
- Freight forwarding logistician — NOC 13201 (Production and transportation logistics coordinators, TEER 3)
- Freight receiver — NOC 14400 (Shippers and receivers, TEER 4)
- Freight sales agent — NOC 64101 (Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical), TEER 4)
- Freight shipper — NOC 14400 (Shippers and receivers, TEER 4)
- Freight train conductor — NOC 73311 (Railway conductors and brakemen/women, TEER 3)
- Import freight clerk — NOC 14400 (Shippers and receivers, TEER 4)
- Railway car inspector — NOC 72403 (Railway carmen/women, TEER 2)
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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 freight manager?+
In NOC 2021, "railway freight manager" is an example title in unit group 70020 — Managers in transportation. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is railway freight manager eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 70020 is TEER 0, 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 freight manager get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 70020 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a railway freight manager get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 70020 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 freight manager 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 70020. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.