NOC 14404: Dispatchers
Dispatchers operate radios and other telecommunication equipment to dispatch emergency vehicles and to coordinate the activities of drivers and other personnel. They are employed by police, fire and health departments, other emergency service agencies, taxi, delivery and courier services, trucking and utilities companies, and other commercial and industrial establishments.
Official Main Duties for NOC 14404
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.
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.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 14404
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Dispatchers is categorized under TEER 4. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.
Express Entry Alignment
Classified under TEER 4, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.
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
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 14404.
1525 continues as 14404 and part transferred to 13201
Regional Wages Across Canada
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 / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $20 | $28/hr | $41.76 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $18.75/hr | $25/hr | $36/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $18/hr | $25.21/hr | $37.98/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $18/hr | $25.64/hr | $34/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $18.04/hr | $24.56/hr | $36.53/hr |
| Quebec → | $20.25/hr | $28.5/hr | $38.5/hr |
| Ontario → | $19.35/hr | $26.75/hr | $43.18/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16/hr | $22.44/hr | $38/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $19.33/hr | $31/hr | $50/hr |
| Alberta → | $21/hr | $30/hr | $46/hr |
| British Columbia → | $21/hr | $31.35/hr | $40.87/hr |
| Yukon → | $27.72/hr | $38.87/hr | $58.1/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $30.41/hr | $36.7/hr | $48.62/hr |
| Nunavut → | $23.24/hr | $39.49/hr | $56.7/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Police and emergency dispatchers are required to complete formal on-the-job training. Other dispatchers usually undergo some informal on-the-job training.
- Police and emergency dispatchers and other radio operators usually require provincial radio operator's certificates.
Official Job Titles for NOC 14404
43 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Air traffic controllers and related occupations (See 72601 Air traffic controllers and related occupations)View NOC 72601→
- Bus dispatcher (See 72024 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators)View NOC 72024→
- Dispatchers supervisor (See 12013 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations)View NOC 12013→
- Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators (See 72604 Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators)View NOC 72604→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 14404 (Dispatchers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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