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NOC 10030: Telecommunication carriers managers
NOC 10030 is a TEER 0 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.
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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.
Job titles filed under this code
Official example titles
- 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
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.
What this code means for Express Entry
TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.
CRS points from November 3, 2026
NOC 10030 is on IRCC's high-wage occupations list at the 1.5x level. From November 3, 2026, at least 12 months (1,560 hours) of Canadian work in it adds 40 points to your Canadian work experience points in the CRS, and a valid job offer in it is worth 70 points; the higher of the two counts. No LMIA is needed.
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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.
Good to know
- Progression to senior management positions in telecommunications is possible with experience.
Codes in the same group
| NOC | Occupation | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| 10010 | Financial managers | 0 |
| 10011 | Human resources managers | 0 |
| 10012 | Purchasing managers | 0 |
| 10019 | Other administrative services managers | 0 |
| 10020 | Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers | 0 |
| 10021 | Banking, credit and other investment managers | 0 |
| 10022 | Advertising, marketing and public relations managers | 0 |
| 10029 | Other business services managers | 0 |