Job requirements Front-end Brakeman/woman in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a front-end brakeman/woman in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Railway conductors and brakemen/women (NOC 73311).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Experience as a brakeman is required for conductors.
  • Experience as a railway worker is usually required for brakemen/women.
  • Railway conductors require a Canadian Rail Operating Rules certificate.
  • Brakemen 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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