Summary Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) Operator - Railway Traffic in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a centralized traffic control (CTC) operator - railway traffic. The following information is applicable to all Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators (NOC 2275).
Description
Railway traffic controllers co-ordinate passenger and freight train traffic on railways. They are employed by rail transport companies. Marine traffic regulators monitor and regulate coastal and inland marine traffic within assigned waterways. They are employed by port, harbour, canal and lock authorities and by the Canadian Coast Guard.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
College education or apprenticeship training usually required
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Wages
$45.50/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
0 jobs
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Skills
- Obtain position, course, speed and estimated arrival time of vessels and monitor vessel progress through traffic zone
- Issue clearance instructions to vessels
- Maintain log of vessel movements, size and structure
- Maintain radio and telephone contact with adjacent marine control sectors and with vessels within area of jurisdiction
- Report accidents, distress signals, navigational hazards and other emergencies
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