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NOC 2006 Version 1.0

7435 – Lock and Cable Ferry Operators and Related Occupations

This unit group includes workers who operate lock gates, bridges and similar equipment along canal systems, workers who operate cable ferries and ferry terminal workers. They are employed by the federal government, cable ferry companies and in ferry terminals.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

  • Attendant, ferry terminal
  • Bridge attendant - canal lock systems
  • Bridge keeper - lock system
  • Bridgemaster
  • Bridgemaster - lock systems
  • Cable ferry deckhand
  • Cable ferry operator
  • Cable ferry operator, manual
  • Canal lock operator
  • Canal lock tender
  • Canal lockman/woman
  • Dry dock worker - shipbuilding
  • Ferry operator
  • Ferry terminal attendant
  • Ferry terminal worker
  • Lighthouse keeper
  • Lineshandler - canal lock system
  • Linesman/woman - canal lock system
  • Loading bridge operator
  • Loading bridge operator - ferry
  • Lock operator
  • Lockmaster
  • Power cable ferry operator
  • Reaction ferry operator
  • Bridgemaster
  • Cable ferry operator
  • Canal lock operator
  • Ferry terminal worker
  • Linesman/woman - canal lock system
  • Loading bridge operator
  • Lockmaster

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Lock equipment operators perform some or all of the following duties:
    • Operate telecommunication equipment or use portable loudspeakers to direct movements of vessels in lock area
    • Operate controls to open or close lock gates
    • Operate controls to raise, lower or turn bridges
    • Observe progress of vessels passing through locks.
  • Cable ferry operators perform some or all of the following duties:
    • Signal passengers and motor vehicles to embark and disembark
    • Operate cable ferry across narrow waterway
    • Perform routine maintenance and repairs to engine, cables and winches.
  • Ferry terminal workers perform some or all of the following duties:
    • Operate controls to adjust landing bridge, position or remove gangplank, open or close doors and gates, and secure or remove docking devices
    • Signal passengers and motor vehicles to embark and disembark
    • May collect tickets or fares from passengers.

Employment requirements

  • Some secondary school education is usually required.
  • On-the-job training is provided.

Additional information

  • There is little or no mobility among lock equipment operators, cable ferry operators and ferry terminal workers.

Exclusions

    Breakdown summary

    Broad occupational category
    7 – Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
    Skill level
    C – Occupations usually require secondary school and/or occupation-specific training.
    Major group
    74 – Intermediate Occupations in Transport, Equipment Operation, Installation and Maintenance
    Minor group
    743 – Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers
    Version
    NOC 2006 Version 1.0