Subway traffic controller NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for subway traffic controller.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for subway traffic controller is 72024 (Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
72024
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72024 covers
Supervisors of motor transport and other ground transit operators supervise and coordinate activities of truck drivers, bus drivers, delivery drivers, subway and other transit operators, chauffeurs and taxi and limousine drivers. This unit group also includes bus dispatchers who coordinate the activities of transit system bus drivers and subway traffic controllers who operate and monitor signal and track switch control panels. They are employed by motor transportation and ground transit companies and by urban transit systems.
| Unit group | 72024 — Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators |
|---|---|
| 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 trucks, buses, subway trains, light rail transit, street cars, taxis and other transport vehicles
- 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 policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
To use NOC 72024 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 72024 →
Other job titles under NOC 72024
- Bus dispatcher
- Bus inspector
- School bus drivers supervisor
- Subway operators supervisor
- Transit mobile inspector
- Light rail transit (LRT) operators supervisor
- Truck drivers foreman/woman
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72024, one of these may fit better:
- Airport air traffic controller — NOC 72601 (Air traffic controllers and related occupations, TEER 2)
- Avalanche controller — NOC 22214 (Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology, TEER 2)
- Chief rail traffic controller — NOC 72604 (Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators, TEER 2)
- Enroute air traffic controller — NOC 72601 (Air traffic controllers and related occupations, TEER 2)
- Logging company corporate controller — NOC 00015 (Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities, TEER 0)
- Marine traffic regulator — NOC 72604 (Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators, TEER 2)
- Pest controller — NOC 73202 (Pest controllers and fumigators, TEER 3)
- Rail traffic controller — NOC 72604 (Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators, 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 subway traffic controller?+
In NOC 2021, "subway traffic controller" is an example title in unit group 72024 — Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is subway traffic controller eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72024 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 subway traffic controller get extra CRS points?+
NOC 72024 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a subway traffic controller get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 72024 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 subway traffic controller 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 72024. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.