Supervisors, railway transport operations
Career Overview
Supervisors in this group:
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of railway and yard locomotive engineers, railway yard workers and railway labourers
- Work for railway transport companies
Job Titles
Duties
Supervisors in this group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate trains, drive locomotives in railway yards and perform other duties related to railway operations
- Set up methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other units
- Solve work problems and recommend measures to improve performance
- Order materials and supplies
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
- Recommend staff actions such as hiring and promotions
- Prepare work reports
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
195% Employed Full Time
69%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place in a controlled indoor setting
- Work also takes place outdoors so workers may be exposed to various weather conditions
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Education, Training and Skills
- Completion of secondary school is usually required
- A Canadian Rail Operating Rules certificate is required
- A certificate in accordance with the Railway Employee Qualification Standards Regulations is required
- Several years of railway operations experience are required
Education programs in B.C.
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Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
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Employment
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Employment
195Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 10 | 5.3% |
| Kootenay | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 130 | 68.4% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 0 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 40 | 21.1% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 15 | 7.9% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
80Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 60 | -0.1% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 20 | 1.1% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | Not available | Not available |
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Transportation and Warehousing | 70 |
| Public Administration | 10 |
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