Railway transport operations supervisor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for railway transport operations supervisor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for railway transport operations supervisor is 72023 (Supervisors, railway transport operations), a TEER 2 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
72023
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72023 covers
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.
| Unit group | 72023 — Supervisors, railway transport operations |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- 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
To use NOC 72023 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 72023 →
Other job titles under NOC 72023
- Stationmaster
- Trainmaster
- Freight train road foreman/woman
- Yard foreman/woman - railway
- Yardmaster - railway
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72023, one of these may fit better:
- Air transport inspector — NOC 22231 (Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers, TEER 2)
- Banking operations manager — NOC 10021 (Banking, credit and other investment managers, TEER 0)
- Commercial transport inspector — NOC 43202 (By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers, TEER 3)
- Drilling operations manager — NOC 80010 (Managers in natural resources production and fishing, TEER 0)
- Facility operations manager — NOC 70012 (Facility operation and maintenance managers, TEER 0)
- Fishing operations manager — NOC 80010 (Managers in natural resources production and fishing, TEER 0)
- Flight operations manager — NOC 70020 (Managers in transportation, TEER 0)
- Forest operations supervisor — NOC 82010 (Supervisors, logging and forestry, 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 transport operations supervisor?+
In NOC 2021, "railway transport operations supervisor" is an example title in unit group 72023 — Supervisors, railway transport operations. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is railway transport operations supervisor eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72023 is TEER 2, 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 transport operations supervisor get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 72023 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 transport operations supervisor get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 72023 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 transport operations supervisor 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 72023. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.