Railway Conductor / Locomotive Engineer

Express Entry eligibility

Railway Conductor / Locomotive Engineer (NOC 72604) is classified as TEER 2 and is eligible for Canada's Express Entry system. Your work in this NOC counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). It also qualifies for the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).

• TEER mapping: TEER 2 — College diploma or 2+ year apprenticeship — Express Entry eligible
• Best draw category: Trades or Transport category-based draw
• CRS impact: Aim for 350 – 420. Trades draws have cleared at CRS 360; transport draws around 435.

PR pathways for NOC 72604

Standard pathways: Express Entry (FSWP / CEC / FSTP), Provincial Nominee Programs in Alberta & British Columbia, and (where employer-driven) the Atlantic Immigration Program.

Alternate job titles

IRCC matches your primary duties — not your job title — to the NOC. If your duties match, alternate titles are accepted.

FAQ — NOC 72604