Skip to main content

NOC 10030: Telecommunication carriers managers

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

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.

Median Pay$49.74/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 0Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles34 TitlesGovernment aliases
Interactive Reference Letter Tool

Official Main Duties for NOC 10030

Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.

34 official aliases
Checklist (7 official duties):Click each to toggle
💡
IRCC Reference Letter Rule:

Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

Live Match Score⚠ Needs 5 More
0%
0 of 7 selected
0%60% Recommended100%
Below 60% Target (0%)To qualify for NOC 10030, your employer letter should verify at least 5 main duties. Select 5 more to see if your experience matches.
Minimum Needed5 Duties
Current StatusIncomplete

Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 10030

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Telecommunication carriers managers is categorized under TEER 0. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.

Express Entry Alignment

Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.

Target Category Status

Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).

NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency

Open Full NOC Converter Tool

Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 10030.

Former NOC 01314-Digit Legacy
Telecommunication carriers managers
VC1 - Code Change
Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.

Province / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh Wage
Canada (National Average)$29.81$49.74/hr$72.12
Newfoundland and Labrador$45.01/hr$55.29/hr$56.41/hr
Nova Scotia$37.44/hr$50/hr$77.88/hr
New Brunswick$37.12/hr$50.53/hr$78/hr
Quebec$17.25/hr$48.08/hr$70.26/hr
Ontario$38.46/hr$51.28/hr$92.31/hr
Manitoba$31.25/hr$47.69/hr$65.87/hr
Saskatchewan$41.05/hr$50/hr$52/hr
British Columbia$31.95/hr$52.4/hr$71.43/hr

🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)

Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Montréal
$48.08/hr
$17.25 - $70.26
Toronto
$51.28/hr
$40.87 - $86.54
Vancouver
$52.67/hr
$41.79 - $71.43

Employment Requirements

These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:

  • 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.

Official Job Titles for NOC 10030

34 Titles Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

microwave facilities manager - telecommunicationsnetwork installation manager - telecommunicationsnetwork operations manager - telecommunicationsnetwork services manager - telecommunicationsoperations and transmission services manager - telecommunicationsregional manager - telecommunications systemswitching systems director - telecommunicationstelecommunications facilities managertelecommunications installation managertelecommunications managertelecommunications services managertelephone company district managercommunications manager - telecommunicationscoordinator of technical services - telecommunicationsdial plant manager - telecommunicationsdial plant superintendent - telecommunicationsdistrict manager - telecommunicationsearth station manager - telecommunicationsequipment chief - telecommunicationsinstallation superintendent - telecommunicationsnetwork conduct centre assistant managernetwork traffic manager - telecommunicationsnetworks manager - telecommunicationsoperations manager - telecommunicationsproduction manager - telecommunicationsspace programs manager - telecommunicationssurveillance manager - telecommunicationstechnical services coordinator - telecommunicationstechnical services managertelecommunications department managertraffic chief - telecommunicationstraffic manager - cable systemstraffic manager - telephone systemtransmission traffic manager - telecommunications

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:

  • Broadcasting manager (See 50011 Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts)View NOC 50011
  • Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services (See 00012 Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services)View NOC 00012

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 10030 (Telecommunication carriers managers)

Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.

Yes. Because NOC 10030 is classified as TEER 0, it qualifies for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $49.74/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Telecommunication carriers managers was categorized under NOC 0131 (Telecommunication carriers managers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 10030 under TEER 0.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 10030 is $48.08/hr in Montréal, $51.28/hr in Toronto, $52.67/hr in Vancouver.
Next Steps for NOC 10030

Check Your Express Entry Score & Latest Cutoffs

Calculate your exact Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for NOC 10030, explore your TEER 0 immigration pathways, and check recent draw cutoffs.

Last verified: September 2026