NOC 2021 · 10030 · TEER 0
NOC 10030: Telecommunication carriers managers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Telecommunication carriers managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a telecommunications establishment, department or facility. They are employed by wired, wireless, satellite and other telecommunications carriers.
TEER
TEER 0
Management occupations
Median wage (Canada)
$49.74 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 2
+40 CRS for Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 10030 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 10030 is in tier 2 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +40 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 70 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 10030 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following 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.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- microwave facilities manager - telecommunications
- network installation manager - telecommunications
- network operations manager - telecommunications
- network services manager - telecommunications
- operations and transmission services manager - telecommunications
- regional manager - telecommunications system
- switching systems director - telecommunications
- telecommunications facilities manager
- telecommunications installation manager
- telecommunications manager
- telecommunications services manager
- telephone company district manager
All 34 job titles in NOC 10030
- communications manager - telecommunications
- coordinator of technical services - telecommunications
- dial plant manager - telecommunications
- dial plant superintendent - telecommunications
- district manager - telecommunications
- earth station manager - telecommunications
- equipment chief - telecommunications
- installation superintendent - telecommunications
- microwave facilities manager - telecommunications
- network conduct centre assistant manager
- network installation manager - telecommunications
- network operations manager - telecommunications
- network services manager - telecommunications
- network traffic manager - telecommunications
- networks manager - telecommunications
- operations and transmission services manager - telecommunications
- operations manager - telecommunications
- production manager - telecommunications
- regional manager - telecommunications system
- space programs manager - telecommunications
- surveillance manager - telecommunications
- switching systems director - telecommunications
- technical services coordinator - telecommunications
- technical services manager
- telecommunications department manager
- telecommunications facilities manager
- telecommunications installation manager
- telecommunications manager
- telecommunications services manager
- telephone company district manager
- traffic chief - telecommunications
- traffic manager - cable systems
- traffic manager - telephone system
- transmission traffic manager - telecommunications
Requirements
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.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions in telecommunications is possible with experience.
Wages
Wages for NOC 10030 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $29.81 | $49.74 | $72.12 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $45.01 | $55.29 | $56.41 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $37.44 | $50.00 | $77.88 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $37.12 | $50.53 | $78.00 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Quebec | $17.25 | $48.08 | $70.26 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $38.46 | $51.28 | $92.31 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $31.25 | $47.69 | $65.87 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $41.05 | $50.00 | $52.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $31.95 | $52.40 | $71.43 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Alberta.
GoodAlberta
The employment outlook will be Good for telecommunication carriers managers (NOC 10030) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about telecommunication carriers managers in Alberta:
Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
Telecommunication carriers managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 67%
Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
89% of telecommunication carriers managers work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 70% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 30% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for telecommunication carriers managers (NOC 10030) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about telecommunication carriers managers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Telecommunication carriers managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 83%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 10%
Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 70% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 30% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for telecommunication carriers managers (NOC 10030) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about telecommunication carriers managers in Quebec:
Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation.
Telecommunication carriers managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 74%
85% of telecommunication carriers managers work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 74% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 26% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for telecommunication carriers managers (NOC 10030) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about telecommunication carriers managers in Manitoba:
Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Telecommunication carriers managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 69%
Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 9%
94% of telecommunication carriers managers work all year, while 6% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 51 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 69% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 31% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for telecommunication carriers managers (NOC 10030) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about telecommunication carriers managers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Telecommunication carriers managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 88%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 5%
95% of telecommunication carriers managers work all year, while 5% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 64% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 36% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 44% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 7% for all occupations
LimitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Limited for telecommunication carriers managers (NOC 10030) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about telecommunication carriers managers in Ontario:
Approximately 4,850 people work in this occupation.
Telecommunication carriers managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 79%
88% of telecommunication carriers managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 68% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 32% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for telecommunication carriers managers (NOC 10030) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about telecommunication carriers managers in British Columbia:
Approximately 1,250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Telecommunication carriers managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 73%
Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
85% of telecommunication carriers managers work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 71% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 28% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNew Brunswick
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 10030 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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Questions
NOC 10030: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 1Business, finance and administration occupationsBroad Category
- 10Specialized middle management occupations in administrative services, financial and business services and communication (except broadcasting)Major Group
- 100Specialized middle management occupations in administrative services, financial and business services and communication (except broadcasting)Sub-major Group
- 1003Managers in communication (except broadcasting)Minor Group
- 10030Telecommunication carriers managers
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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