National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3

• 0 - Management occupations
• 01-05 - Specialized middle management occupations
• 013 - Managers in communication (except broadcasting)

0131 - Telecommunication carriers managers

Telecommunication carriers managers 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.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • microwave facilities manager - telecommunications
  • network installation manager - telecommunications
  • network operations manager - telecommunications
  • network services manager - telecommunications
  • operations and transmission services manager - telecommunications
  • regional manager - telecommunications system
  • switching systems director - telecommunications
  • telecommunications facilities manager
  • telecommunications installation manager
  • telecommunications manager
  • telecommunications services manager
  • telephone company district manager

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • Broadcasting managers (See 0512 Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts)
  • Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services (See 0013 Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services)

• Main duties

  This group performs 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 areas, 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.