NOC 2021 · 70020 · TEER 0
NOC 70020: Managers in transportation
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Managers in transportation operations plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of transportation companies such as railways, airlines, bus lines, municipal transit systems, shipping lines and trucking companies, under the direction of a general manager or another senior manager. Managers in transportation freight traffic plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate companies or departments responsible for the transportation and movement of goods, under the direction of a general manager or another senior manager. They are employed by transportation, freight forwarding and shipping companies and by transportation departments of companies in retail and manufacturing sectors and utilities.
TEER
TEER 0
Management occupations
Median wage (Canada)
$52.88 / 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 70020 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 70020 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 70020 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:
- Managers in transportation operations
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a transportation company
- Set operations policies and standards, including determination of safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods, and ensure compliance with transport regulations
- Oversee the dispatch, maintenance and service of vehicles, vessels or aircraft
- Control the company or departmental budget, including acquisitions
- Monitor company's or department's performance, prepare reports for senior management, and plan for changes to schedules and policies
- Recruit personnel and oversee their training.
- Managers in transportation freight traffic
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of or department responsible for coordinating, arranging and monitoring the transportation and movement of goods
- Arrange shipping documentation and oversee the schedule, dispatch and tracking of goods
- Set transportation service rates and performance indicators
- Develop plans and procedures for the transportation and storage of goods
- Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators and insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates
- Control the departmental budget
- 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
- bus company manager
- distribution manager - logistics
- flight operations manager
- freight forwarding manager
- marine superintendent
- rail operations superintendent
- railway freight manager
- traffic manager - transportation
- transport department manager
- transportation manager
- urban transit system manager
All 90 job titles in NOC 70020
- air freight manager
- airline division manager
- airline division superintendent
- airline express manager
- airline fleet operations manager
- airline flight schedule design manager
- airline manager
- airline superintendent
- assistant general agent - railway
- assistant superintendent - railway
- assistant traffic manager - transportation
- assistant transportation manager
- bus company manager
- cartage company manager
- corporate traffic manager - transportation
- corporate transportation manager
- cruise ship line manager
- current schedule planning manager - airline
- director of logistics - transportation
- director of operations - transportation
- director of traffic - transportation
- director of transportation
- distribution and warehousing manager
- distribution director
- distribution manager - logistics
- distribution operations manager - logistics
- distribution services manager
- export traffic manager
- ferry operations manager
- ferry superintendent
- flight operations director
- flight operations manager
- flight schedulers manager
- freight company manager
- freight division manager
- freight forwarder
- freight forwarding manager
- freight traffic manager
- general traffic manager - transportation
- general transportation manager
- global logistics manager
- import traffic manager
- integrated logistics manager
- integrated logistics programs director
- international traffic manager
- logistics analytics manager
- logistics director - transportation
- logistics manager - transportation
- logistics operations director
- marine operations manager
- marine operations superintendent
- marine superintendent
- marine transportation operations manager
- motor transport manager
- moving company manager
- ocean freight manager
- port captain - water transport
- rail operations superintendent
- rail transport manager
- railway division superintendent
- railway freight manager
- railway manager
- railway passenger operations manager
- railway transport area manager
- railway transport general agent
- ramp manager - airline
- runway manager
- ship line manager
- ship management operations manager
- shipping and warehousing service manager
- shipping services manager
- shore captain - water transport
- superintendent of transportation
- tow truck company manager
- traffic and transportation assistant manager
- traffic manager - transport
- traffic manager - transportation
- traffic manager - water transport
- transfer company manager
- transport department manager
- transportation and traffic manager
- transportation director
- transportation fleet manager
- transportation logistics manager
- transportation management director
- transportation manager
- transportation superintendent
- travel and relocation department manager
- urban transit system manager
- water transport manager
Also includes: cruise ship line manager.
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Managers in transportation operations
- A bachelor's degree in business administration or engineering is usually required.
- Several years of experience in transportation operations are usually required, including supervisory experience.
- Extensive experience as a supervisor and operator in a particular transport mode, such as a pilot, train engineer, vessel master or truck driver, may substitute for formal education.
- Certification as an operator of a particular mode of transportation, such as commercial pilot, vessel master or truck driver, is usually required.
- Managers in transportation freight traffic
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A college diploma or university degree in business or transportation administration may be required.
- Several years of clerical, operational or administrative experience related to freight traffic are required.
Additional information
- There is little or no mobility between managers in transportation operations and managers in transportation freight traffic.
- There is little or no mobility between transportation managers of land, sea and air transportation operations.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 70020 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 | $31.25 | $52.88 | $79.93 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $32.45 | $50.48 | $105.64 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $31.07 | $43.83 | $54.16 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $24.04 | $45.19 | $81.73 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $24.04 | $45.67 | $91.34 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $33.00 | $49.45 | $80.77 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $31.91 | $54.04 | $80.75 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $32.69 | $38.46 | $80.86 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $29.92 | $49.12 | $75.46 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $28.85 | $48.08 | $73.56 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $33.65 | $57.69 | $77.56 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nunavut | $35.92 | $55.73 | $77.65 | Small Area Estimation, 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 Northwest Territories.
GoodNorthwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Good for managers in transportation (NOC 70020) in Northwest Territories 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about managers in transportation in Northwest Territories:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Managers in transportation mainly work in the following sectors:
Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 66%
Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 11%
Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 11%
Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 6%
88% of managers in transportation work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 44 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: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 26% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 18% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: n/a
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for managers in transportation (NOC 70020) in Newfoundland and Labrador 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 managers in transportation in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Managers in transportation mainly work in the following sectors:
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 486, 487, 493): 19%
Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 14%
Air transportation (NAICS 481): 12%
Water transportation (NAICS 483): 11%
Transit and ground passenger transportation (NAICS 485): 9%
86% of managers in transportation work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
8% of managers in transportation are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 76% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 24% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for managers in transportation (NOC 70020) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about managers in transportation in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Managers in transportation mainly work in the following sectors:
Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 33%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 483, 486, 487, 493): 21%
Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 8%
78% of managers in transportation work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
17% of managers in transportation are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 88% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 13% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for managers in transportation (NOC 70020) 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 managers in transportation in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
Managers in transportation mainly work in the following sectors:
Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 20%
Support activities for transportation (NAICS 488): 17%
Air transportation (NAICS 481): 12%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
Transit and ground passenger transportation (NAICS 485): 7%
83% of managers in transportation work all year, while 17% 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
15% of managers in transportation are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 78% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 22% 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: 30% compared to 27% 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: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for managers in transportation (NOC 70020) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several 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 managers in transportation in New Brunswick:
Approximately 750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Managers in transportation mainly work in the following sectors:
Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 49%
Scenic and sightseeing transportation and support activities for transportation (NAICS 487-488): 7%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 481-483, 485-486, 493): 7%
Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): 6%
88% of managers in transportation work all year, while 13% 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 42 weeks for all occupations.
15% of managers in transportation are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 75% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 25% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for managers in transportation (NOC 70020) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
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.
Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions in truck transportation, wholesale trade, and the transportation and warehousing sectors, which are currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
Key trends for this occupation are the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast and optimize routes and inventory, automation for repetitive tasks (autonomous mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems, autonomous vehicles and drones), as well as using connected sensors for real-time tracking, and blockchain for digital and transparent transactions.
Jobs are concentrated in the Interlake and Southeast regions.
Here are some key facts about managers in transportation in Manitoba:
Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
Managers in transportation mainly work in the following sectors:
Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 44%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 16%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
Air transportation (NAICS 481): 5%
85% of managers in transportation work all year, while 15% 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 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
14% of managers in transportation are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 79% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 21% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 17% 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 managers in transportation (NOC 70020) in Saskatchewan 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 managers in transportation in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
Managers in transportation mainly work in the following sectors:
Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 38%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 15%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
86% of managers in transportation work all year, while 14% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
22% of managers in transportation are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 82% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 18% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 47% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for managers in transportation (NOC 70020) in Alberta 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.
Growth is expected through this forecast in freight & logistics leading to moderate demand for this occupation.
Modernization in this sector includes expanded drone operations and green and innovative transportation.
Here are some key facts about managers in transportation in Alberta:
Approximately 3,350 people work in this occupation.
Managers in transportation mainly work in the following sectors:
Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 35%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 16%
Air transportation (NAICS 481): 8%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
83% of managers in transportation work all year, while 17% 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.
19% of managers in transportation are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 77% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 23% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 8% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for managers in transportation (NOC 70020) 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 managers in transportation in Quebec:
Approximately 6,800 people work in this occupation.
Managers in transportation mainly work in the following sectors:
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 485-486, 487, 493): 30%
Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 26%
Air transportation (NAICS 481): 10%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
84% of managers in transportation work all year, while 16% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
12% of managers in transportation are self-employed compared to an average of 12% 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: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations
LimitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Limited for managers in transportation (NOC 70020) in Ontario 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.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
The majority are employed in the transportation and warehousing industry, mainly in general freight trucking and support activities for transportation
Wholesale trade and manufacturing
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
The overall volume of goods requiring transportation may decline given trade uncertainties
Air travel and ridership on public transit returning to more normal levels
E-commerce and warehousing activities will continue to support job prospects
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
Several years of related experience in a specific industry
Education and other certification requirements may vary depending on the area of transportation.
Here are some key facts about managers in transportation in Ontario:
Approximately 13,850 people work in this occupation.
Managers in transportation mainly work in the following sectors:
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 28%
Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 22%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
Transit and ground passenger transportation (NAICS 485): 7%
Air transportation (NAICS 481): 6%
81% of managers in transportation work all year, while 19% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
15% of managers in transportation are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 75% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 25% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 7% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for managers in transportation (NOC 70020) in British Columbia 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 managers in transportation in British Columbia:
Approximately 5,850 people work in this occupation.
Managers in transportation mainly work in the following sectors:
Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 28%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 21%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
Transit and ground passenger transportation (NAICS 485): 5%
81% of managers in transportation work all year, while 19% 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
17% of managers in transportation are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 76% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 24% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
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
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Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 70020 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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Related NOC codes
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 7Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupationsBroad Category
- 70Middle management occupations in trades and transportationMajor Group
- 700Middle management occupations in trades and transportationSub-major Group
- 7002Managers in transportation and postal and courier servicesMinor Group
- 70020Managers in transportation
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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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