Job requirements Locomotive Engineer - Railway in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a locomotive engineer - railway in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Railway and yard locomotive engineers (NOC 73310).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Experience as a conductor is required for railway locomotive engineers and may be required for yard locomotive engineers.
  • Experience as a railway yard worker may be required for yard locomotive engineers.
  • Railway locomotive engineers require a Canadian Rail Operating Rules certificate.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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