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A thrilling career in the railway industry!
“Have you considered working in rail transportation? Nearly three quarters of today's employees will reach retirement age over the next decade. The demand for new graduates will be great. More than 300 employees are hired each year to work in this rapidly growing industry in such jobs as conductor, railway transportation inspector, locomotive engineer and intermodal transportation specialist. Our industry pays well and offers great challenges!”
Réjean St-Arnaud
Director General
Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre dans l'industrie ferroviaire au Québec
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Featured occupation: Conductor
Your job as conductor is to coordinate and supervise the activities of passenger and freight crew members. You direct rolling stock manoeuvres, communicate and interpret signals pertaining to train movements and ensure that operations are carried out according to regulations.
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“I'm lucky to be working in a profession that has long been of interest to me. I am fascinated by trains and by big machines. Not only am I paid well, but my work lets me be outdoors, enjoy beautiful landscapes and feel responsible for the safety of others.”
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Abilities
- Responsible
- Autonomy
- Available for work at irregular hours
- Good physical stamina
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Personal interests
- Likes traveling
- Likes feeling autonomous
- Likes change
- Likes working with his/her hands
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Opportunities and benefits
Average annual salary: between $35,000 and $40,000
Placement rate: 90%
Opportunities: Very good
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Careers and programs
Careers
- Conductor
- Locomotive engineer
- Railway traffic controller
- Signalling and communications
technician
And much more...
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Programs
- Train conductor
(attestation of collegial studies)
- Railway and communications signalling
technician (college diploma)
- Railway traffic controller
(attestation of collegial studies)
For more information, see links
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Did you know?
A conductor can become a railway operation inspector at Transport Canada after a few years of experience.
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LINKS |
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Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre dans l'industrie ferroviaire
au Québec (CSMO-Rail)
www.csmorail.com
514-287-0811
Société de promotion de l'industrie ferroviaire
514-287-1935
The Railway Association of Canada
www.railcan.ca
Institute of Railway Technology
www.irtcanada.net
Vocational and Technical Training in Québec
www.inforoutefpt.org
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