NOC 2021 · 70021 · TEER 0
NOC 70021: Postal and courier services managers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Postal and courier services managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations in postal facilities and in establishments that provide courier services. They are employed by Canada Post Corporation and by courier companies.
TEER
TEER 0
Management occupations
Median wage (Canada)
$44.23 / 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 70021 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 70021 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.
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NOC 70021 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 activities and operations of postal facilities and courier service companies, or of operational divisions within Canada Post and courier service companies
- Coordinate the duties of supervisors and other staff
- Manage the accurate and expedient movement of mail and parcels through postal and parcel sorting facilities
- Review effectiveness of assigned operations and implement changes to postal and courier operations
- Prepare and submit budget estimates and administer the expenditures of postal and courier facilities
- Interview, hire and provide training for staff.
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
- collection and delivery operations manager - postal service
- mail operations manager
- mail processing plant manager
- messenger service manager
- parcel processing plant manager
- post office manager
- postal station superintendent
- production control manager - postal service
All 22 job titles in NOC 70021
- area manager - postal service
- collection and delivery operations manager - postal service
- commercial development manager - postal and courier services
- courier service manager
- delivery service manager - postal and courier services
- district post office director
- field service manager - postal and courier services
- mail operations manager
- mail processing plant manager
- mail processing plant superintendent
- messenger service manager
- parcel processing plant manager
- plant manager - postal and courier services
- plant operations manager - postal service
- plant superintendent - postal and courier services
- post office manager
- postal area manager
- postal station superintendent
- postal zone facilities manager
- postal zone manager
- production control manager - postal service
- regional services manager - postal and courier services
Requirements
Employment requirements
- A university degree or college diploma is usually required.
- Several years of supervisory or operational experience within a postal or courier facility are usually required.
Wages
Wages for NOC 70021 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 | $29.00 | $44.23 | $75.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $28.39 | $45.34 | $62.69 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $28.24 | $47.59 | $79.86 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| New Brunswick | $28.96 | $43.76 | $66.65 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Quebec | $30.43 | $46.84 | $74.85 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Ontario | $30.47 | $48.53 | $73.81 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Manitoba | $27.55 | $45.64 | $70.22 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $29.31 | $42.17 | $65.19 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $26.94 | $42.11 | $56.16 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| British Columbia | $30.56 | $45.96 | $63.20 | 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's 3-year employment outlook for this occupation, by province and territory.
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for postal and courier services managers (NOC 70021) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many 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 postal and courier services managers in Alberta:
Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Postal and courier services managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 20% for all occupations
86% of postal and courier services managers work all year, while 14% 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.
12% of postal and courier services managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 52% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 48% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 9% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for postal and courier services managers (NOC 70021) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many 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 postal and courier services managers in Quebec:
Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Postal and courier services managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 87% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations
78% of postal and courier services managers work all year, while 22% 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.
10% of postal and courier services managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 64% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 36% 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: 35% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
LimitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Limited for postal and courier services managers (NOC 70021) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
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 postal and courier services managers in Ontario:
Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
Postal and courier services managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
86% of postal and courier services managers work all year, while 14% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
16% of postal and courier services managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 63% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 37% 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: 35% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for postal and courier services managers (NOC 70021) in British Columbia 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.
Here are some key facts about postal and courier services managers in British Columbia:
Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Postal and courier services managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations
82% of postal and courier services managers work all year, while 18% 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.
23% of postal and courier services managers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 62% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 38% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% 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.
UndeterminedNova Scotia
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.
UndeterminedManitoba
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedSaskatchewan
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 70021 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 72025 Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations
Same occupation group
Managers in transportation and postal and courier services
Questions
NOC 70021: common questions
What is the NOC code for postal and courier services managers?
What TEER category is NOC 70021?
Is NOC 70021 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 70021 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
Is NOC 70021 eligible for category-based Express Entry draws?
What is the median wage for NOC 70021 in Canada?
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
- 70021Postal and courier services 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.
NOC 2026 is due from Statistics Canada in December 2026. IRCC still uses NOC 2021 codes, and this page will show any change once IRCC switches.
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