Train operator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for train operator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for train operator is 72604 (Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators), 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
72604
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72604 covers
Railway traffic controllers coordinate passenger and freight train traffic on railways. They are employed by rail transport companies. Marine traffic regulators monitor and regulate coastal and inland marine traffic within assigned waterways. They are employed by port, harbour, canal and lock authorities and by the Canadian Coast Guard.
| Unit group | 72604 — Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators |
|---|---|
| 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
- Railway traffic controllers
- Operate and monitor centralized traffic control systems to coordinate and follow railway traffic
- Chart train movements, calculate arrival and departure times and record rail traffic information
- Issue instructions to control the movement of passenger and freight train traffic and on-track mobile maintenance equipment
- Receive, record and relay train instructions to train crew by hand or radio telephone
- May supervise and train other railway traffic controllers.
To use NOC 72604 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 72604 →
Other job titles under NOC 72604
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72604, one of these may fit better:
- Freight train conductor — NOC 73311 (Railway conductors and brakemen/women, TEER 3)
- Passenger train conductor — NOC 73311 (Railway conductors and brakemen/women, TEER 3)
- Train scheduler — NOC 14405 (Transportation route and crew schedulers, TEER 4)
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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 train operator?+
In NOC 2021, "train operator" is an example title in unit group 72604 — Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is train operator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72604 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 train operator get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 72604 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 train operator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 72604 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 train operator 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 72604. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.