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NOC 2006 Version 1.0

0131 – Telecommunication Carriers Managers

This unit group includes managers who plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a telecommunications establishment, department or facility. They are employed by wired, wireless, satellite and other telecommunications carriers.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

  • Co-ordinator of technical services - telecommunications
  • Communications manager - telecommunications
  • Dial plant manager - telecommunications
  • Dial plant superintendent - telecommunications
  • Director, switching systems
  • District manager - telecommunications
  • District manager, telephone company
  • Earth station manager - telecommunications
  • Equipment chief - telecommunications
  • Facilities manager, telecommunications
  • Installation manager, telecommunications
  • Installation superintendent - telecommunications
  • Manager, earth station - telecommunications
  • Manager, network installation
  • Manager, network installation - telecommunications
  • Manager, networks - telecommunications
  • Manager, space programs - telecommunications
  • Manager, telecommunications services
  • Microwave facilities manager
  • Microwave facilities manager - telecommunications
  • Network conduct centre assistant manager
  • Network installation manager - telecommunications
  • Network operations manager
  • Network operations manager - telecommunications
  • Network services manager
  • Network services manager - telecommunications
  • Network traffic manager - telecommunications
  • Networks manager - telecommunications
  • Operations and transmission services manager
  • Operations and transmission services manager - telecommunications
  • Operations manager - telecommunications
  • Production manager - telecommunications
  • Regional manager - telecommunications system
  • Space programs manager - telecommunications
  • Surveillance manager - telecommunications
  • Switching systems director - telecommunications
  • Technical services co-ordinator - telecommunications
  • Technical services manager
  • Telecommunications manager
  • Telephone company district manager
  • Traffic chief - telecommunications
  • Traffic manager - cable systems
  • Traffic manager - telephone system
  • Transmission traffic manager - telecommunications
  • Director, switching systems
  • Facilities manager, telecommunications
  • Installation manager, telecommunications
  • Manager, network installation
  • Manager, telecommunications services
  • Microwave facilities manager
  • Network operations manager
  • Network services manager
  • Operations and transmission services manager
  • Regional manager - telecommunications system
  • Telecommunications manager
  • Telephone company district manager

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Telecommunication carriers managers perform some or all of the following duties:
    • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a telecommunications establishment, department or facility
    • Consult with senior managers to establish policies concerned with the development, operation and maintenance of telecommunications services
    • Direct and control telecommunications traffic volume and flow within assigned area, through subordinate supervisors and technical staff
    • Analyze and evaluate telecommunications installation, operation and maintenance services and make recommendations for improvement
    • Ensure compliance with telecommunications regulations and directives of government regulatory agencies
    • Liaise with representatives of related or connecting companies to resolve joint telecommunications problems and ensure efficient telecommunications system operations
    • Recruit personnel and oversee their training.

Employment requirements

  • A university degree in science, electrical engineering or a related field is usually required.
  • Several years of experience in a related technical profession, including supervisory experience, are usually required.

Additional information

  • Progression to senior management positions in telecommunications is possible with experience.

Exclusions

Breakdown summary

Broad occupational category
0 – Management Occupations
Skill level
A – Occupations usually require university education.
Major group
01 – Middle and Other Management Occupations
Minor group
013 – Managers in Communication (Except Broadcasting)
Version
NOC 2006 Version 1.0