10030 – Telecommunication carriers managers
Lead statement
Telecommunication carriers managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a telecommunications establishment, department or facility.
Main duties
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a telecommunications establishment, department or facility
- Consult with senior managers to establish policies concerned with the development, operation and maintenance of telecommunications services
- Direct and control telecommunications traffic volume and flow within assigned areas, through subordinate supervisors and technical staff
- Analyze and evaluate telecommunications installation, operation and maintenance services and make recommendations for improvement
- Ensure compliance with telecommunications regulations and directives of government regulatory agencies
- Liaise with representatives of related or connecting companies to resolve joint telecommunications problems and ensure efficient telecommunications system operations
- Recruit personnel and oversee their training.
Employment requirements
- A university degree in science, electrical engineering or a related field is usually required.
- Several years of experience in a related technical profession, including supervisory experience, are usually required.
Example job titles
coordinator of technical services - telecommunications · technical services coordinator - telecommunications · switching systems director · switching systems director - telecommunications · district manager - telecommunications · equipment chief - telecommunications · installation superintendent - telecommunications · network installation manager · network installation manager - telecommunications · networks manager - telecommunications · space programs manager - telecommunications · microwave facilities manager · microwave facilities manager - telecommunications · network operations manager · network operations manager - telecommunications · network services manager - telecommunications · network services manager · operations and transmission services manager · operations and transmission services manager - telecommunications · operations manager - telecommunications · dial plant manager - telecommunications · regional manager - telecommunications system · surveillance manager - telecommunications · telecommunications services manager · traffic manager - cable systems · telephone company district manager · traffic manager - telephone system · traffic chief - telecommunications · telecommunications manager · earth station manager - telecommunications · transmission traffic manager - telecommunications · network traffic manager - telecommunications · dial plant superintendent - telecommunications · network conduct centre assistant manager · production manager - telecommunications · technical services manager · telecommunications installation manager · telecommunications facilities manager · telecommunications department manager
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $29.81 | $49.74 | $72.12 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $45.01 | $55.29 | $56.41 |
| Nova Scotia | $37.44 | $50.00 | $77.88 |
| New Brunswick | $37.12 | $50.53 | $78.00 |
| Quebec | $17.25 | $48.08 | $70.26 |
| Ontario | $38.46 | $51.28 | $92.31 |
| Manitoba | $31.25 | $47.69 | $65.87 |
| Saskatchewan | $41.05 | $50.00 | $52.00 |
| British Columbia | $31.95 | $52.40 | $71.43 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.