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Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations (NOC 1214)

High opportunity occupation
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About this job

Supervisors of mail and message distribution:

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

$64,028

Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2020 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: 2020 Job Bank Wage Report

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: 510

  • 2022
  • 2026
  • 2031

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

 
New jobs due to economic growth:
25.0%
130 openings
 
Replacement of retiring workers:
75.0%
390 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:
50
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
0.0%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
20
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:
540
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
1.1%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
240
North Coast & Nechako
Employment in 2021:
50
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
3.5%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
40
Northeast
Employment in 2021:
40
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
-1.9%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
0
Thompson-Okanagan
Employment in 2021:
50
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
1.1%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
30
Vancouver Island / Coast
Employment in 2021:
300
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
1.3%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
170

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

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

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:
March 25, 2021
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