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Telecommunication carriers managers (NOC 0131)

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About this job

Telecommunication carriers managers work for wired, wireless, satellite and other telecommunications carriers and perform a variety of tasks. People in this occupation:

  • plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a telecommunications company, department or facility
Common job titles
  • chief, telecommunications equipment
  • co-ordinator, technical services
  • manager, communications
  • manager, technical services
  • manager, traffic (cable, telephone)
  • superintendent, telecommunications
  • chief, telecommunications equipment
  • co-ordinator, technical services
  • manager, communications
  • manager, installation
  • manager, network operations
  • manager, plant manager / facilities

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$87,959

Source: Full-time, full-year median employment income, 2016 census

Provincial hourly rate

  • High
  • Median
  • Low

N/A - Data not available

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2021-2031)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

  • 2021 - 2026
  • 2026 - 2031

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 580

  • 2022
  • 2026
  • 2031

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

 
New jobs due to economic growth:
11.7%
70 openings
 
Replacement of retiring workers:
88.3%
530 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Select a region to view regional outlook
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
Cariboo
Employment in 2021:
20
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
-0.2%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
10
Kootenay
Employment in 2021:
N/A
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
N/A
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
N/A
Mainland / Southwest
Employment in 2021:
990
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
0.4%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
440
North Coast & Nechako
Employment in 2021:
N/A
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
N/A
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
N/A
Northeast
Employment in 2021:
N/A
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
N/A
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
N/A
Thompson-Okanagan
Employment in 2021:
110
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
0.9%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
70
Vancouver Island / Coast
Employment in 2021:
120
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
1.2%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
70

N/A - Data not available

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

Telecommunication carriers managers:

  • plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a telecommunications company, department or facility
  • work with senior managers to create policies dealing with the development, operation and maintenance of telecommunications services
  • direct and control telecommunications traffic volume and flow within assigned area, through lower-level supervisors and technical staff
  • track telecommunications installation, operation and maintenance services and make recommendations for improvement
  • ensure that telecommunications regulations and directives of government regulatory agencies are followed
  • meet with representatives of related or connecting companies to resolve joint telecommunications problems and ensure efficient telecommunications system operations
  • recruit employees and oversee their training

Work environment

Key aspects of work in occupation:

  • Work in a conventional controlled environment such as an office, hospital or school.

 

 

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

1,500 workers are employed
79% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by gender

  Men
  Women

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by age group

  15 - 24 years
  25 - 44 years
  45 - 64 years
  65+ years

Source: 2016 Census

Labour force by industry

Information, Culture and Recreation:
93%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services:
4%
Construction:
1%
Manufacturing:
1%
Educational Services:
1%
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Source: 2016 Census

Employment by region

Select your region:
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
  % employment of this occupation
  % employment of all occupations
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland / Southwest
North Coast & Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island / Coast

N/A - Data not available

Source: 2016 Census

Career paths and resources

Career paths

At this time, career path information is not available for this occupation.

Additional resources

Additional resources are not currently available for this career.

Profile last updated:
May 25, 2022
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