10030 – Telecommunication carriers managers
This occupation is on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage list (median wage at least 1.5 times the average median wage). From November 3, 2026, 12 months of qualifying Canadian work experience in it can add 40 CRS points, or a qualifying job offer in it can earn 70 points. Only the higher of the two counts, not both.
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.