Railway carmen/women
Railway carmen/women inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair structural and mechanical components of railway freight, passenger and urban transit rail cars. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
ON, SK, AB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Inspect interior and exterior components of freight, passenger and urban transit rail cars to determine defects and extent of wear and damage
- Repair and install railway car parts such as compressors, air valves, bearings, couplings, air cylinders and piping
- Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems
- Repair defective or damaged metal and wood components, using hand and power tools
- Repair and repaint wooden fixtures
- Replace damaged windows and repair upholstery
- Test and adjust parts using testing gauges and other test equipment
- Perform and document routine maintenance.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkCompletion of an industry-offered apprenticeship program or three to four years of on-the-job training is usually required.
- checkTrade certification is available, but voluntary, in Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
Market Outlook by Province
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Good for railway carmen/women (NOC 72403) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about railway carmen/women in Ontario: Approximately 950 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Railway carmen/women mainly work in the following sectors: Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 75%Transit and ground passenger transportation (NAICS 485): 25% 74% of railway carmen/women work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 38% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for railway carmen/women (NOC 72403) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about railway carmen/women in Saskatchewan: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Railway carmen/women mainly work in the following sectors: Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 95% 81% of railway carmen/women work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 51% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 27% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Moderate
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for railway carmen/women (NOC 72403) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about railway carmen/women in Alberta: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Railway carmen/women mainly work in the following sectors: Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 90%Transit and ground passenger transportation (NAICS 485): 8% 81% of railway carmen/women work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 38% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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Top Companies Hiring
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Ontario Northland
1 active role · Cochrane, ON
Gibson Energy
1 active role · Moose Jaw, SK
Park Paving
1 active role · Sherwood Park, AB
Alstom
1 active role · Montreal, QC
CPKC
1 active role · Calgary, AB
PSC Group
1 active role · Bethune, SK
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Repairing and Troubleshooting
to diagnose and resolve issues in complex rail systems and ensure all repairs are completed to a high standard
Quality Control Testing
to ensure all components and systems meet safety and performance standards before the railway cars are put into service, such as testing brake systems or suspension components
Static Strength
to performe manual adjustments, such as coupling mechanisms, require holding heavy tools or parts in position for extended periods
Multi-Limb Coordination
to carry out repairs, such as aligning the components of wagons, which requires the synchronized limb actions of team members in environments that are often difficult to access or confined
Attention to Detail
to thoroughly and precisely inspect, maintain and repair railway cars, ensuring all mechanical components and safety systems meet strict regulatory standards
Knowledge in Mechanics and Machinery
to understand railway cars, including the function of different components, such as brakes, suspension systems and propulsion units
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