Summary Locomotive Engineer - Railway in Nova Scotia
Find key facts and figures about working as a locomotive engineer - railway. The following information is applicable to all Railway and yard locomotive engineers (NOC 73310).
Description
Railway locomotive engineers operate railway locomotives to transport passengers and freight. They are employed by railway transport companies. Yard locomotive engineers operate locomotives within yards of railway, industrial or other establishments. They are employed by railway transport companies and industrial or commercial users of rail transport.
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Requirements
Post-secondary or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$44.69/hour
Median wage in Nova Scotia
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Operation and Control
- Quality Control Testing
- Troubleshooting
- Coordinating
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