75211

Railway and motor transport labourers

TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

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Definition

Railway and motor transport labourers perform a variety of tasks to assist track maintenance workers and railway yard workers, or motor transport operators. They are employed by railway transport companies and motor transport companies.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Railway labourers
Transport tools and equipment on push or hand car and perform other duties to assist railway track maintenance workers to lay, maintain and repair railway tracks
Cut vegetation growth from railway tracks using scythes and mowers
Check freight cars for physical damage and cleanliness.
Motor transport labourers
Assist truck and delivery drivers to load and unload vehicles
Perform labouring duties in warehouses.

Example job titles

•car checker - railway
•delivery truck helper
•furniture mover helper
•mover helper
•railway labourer
•signal gang helper
•swamper - truck transport
•truck driver helper

Overview

NOC 75211 encompasses railway and motor transport labourers who perform material handling, clean-up, and support activities for railway and motor transport operations. These workers are employed by railway transport companies, motor transport companies, and urban transit systems. Common job titles under this National Occupational Classification include railway labourer, track maintenance labourer, furniture mover, driver's helper, and shunt person. Under the official ESDC NOC 2021 system, this occupation is classified as TEER 5, reflecting jobs that typically require short work demonstrations and no formal educational requirements.

The daily duties of a labourer under NOC 75211 are highly physical and essential to transport safety and efficiency. Typical responsibilities include loading and unloading cargo, sorting materials, shovelling snow or gravel from railway tracks, clearing brush, and assisting track maintenance crews in laying or repairing tracks. Additionally, workers in motor transport roles may assist truck and delivery drivers, clean transport vehicles, and help secure loads. These specific tasks must align with the official ESDC guidelines for a successful immigration assessment.

While TEER 5 occupations do not qualify for the primary Federal Skilled Worker program under Express Entry, candidates in NOC 75211 have several viable immigration pathways. Many Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) feature dedicated semi-skilled or entry-level streams designed to address local labour shortages in transport and logistics. Furthermore, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) offers a pathway for candidates with a valid job offer in Atlantic Canada. Candidates must ensure they meet the specific language, education, and work experience criteria of their chosen stream.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official and up-to-date guidance, please refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or consult a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.