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Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations (NOC 1214)

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About this job

Supervisors of mail and message distribution:

oversee and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following areas: Mail, Postal and Related Workers (NOC 1511), Letter Carriers (NOC 1512) and Couriers, Messengers and Door-to-Door Distributors (NOC 1513)
work for Canada Post Corporation, courier companies, governments and large corporations

Common job titles

postmaster / postmistress
supervisor, courier service / messengers

supervisor, mail room / postal station

postmaster / postmistress
supervisor, courier service / messengers
supervisor, mail room / postal station

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$62,266

Source: 2017 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2017 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))

Provincial hourly rate

High
Median
Low

Source: 2017 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2018-2028)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

2018 - 2023
2023 - 2028

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 360

2018
2023
2028

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

New jobs due to economic growth:
22.9%
80 openings

Replacement of retiring workers:
77.1%
270 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Cariboo

Employment in 2018:

40

Average annual employment growth:

-1.4%

Expected number of job openings:

10

Kootenay

Employment in 2018:

20

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

10

Mainland / Southwest

Employment in 2018:

340

Average annual employment growth:

1.5%

Expected number of job openings:

170

North Coast & Nechako

Employment in 2018:

40

Average annual employment growth:

-1.3%

Expected number of job openings:

10

Northeast

Employment in 2018:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Thompson-Okanagan

Employment in 2018:

40

Average annual employment growth:

2.1%

Expected number of job openings:

30

Vancouver Island / Coast

Employment in 2018:

210

Average annual employment growth:

1.1%

Expected number of job openings:

120

N/A - Data not available

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

Supervisors of mail and message ditribution occupations:

co-ordinate, assign and review the work of postal clerks, letter carriers and couriers engaged in the collecting, sorting and delivering of mail, parcels and other material
create work schedules and procedures
co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
resolve work-related problems
prepare and submit progress and other reports
train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
order supplies and materials
ensure smooth operation of computer systems and equipment and arrange for maintenance and repair work
perform the same duties as workers supervised

Work environment

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

800 workers are employed

60% 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

Transportation and Warehousing:

95%

Information, Culture and Recreation:

2%

Finance, Insurance and Real Estate:

1%

Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services:

1%

Public Administration:

1%

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Source: 2016 Census

Employment by region

% employment of this occupation

% employment of all occupations

Cariboo

Kootenay

Mainland / Southwest

North Coast & Nechako

Northeast

Thompson-Okanagan

Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2016 Census

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

completion of secondary school is required
several years of experience in the occupation supervised are usually required

Skills

Clerical Ability
Numerical Ability
Detail-Oriented
Finger Dexterity

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Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

Academic/Basic Upgrading

For more information about programs offered specifically for this career, visit EducationPlannerBC.

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.

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Profile last updated:
January 18, 2018

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