Transit scheduler NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for transit scheduler.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for transit scheduler is 14405 (Transportation route and crew schedulers), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
14405
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 14405 covers
Transportation route and crew schedulers prepare operational and crew schedules for transportation equipment and operating personnel. They are employed by municipal transit commissions, truck, delivery and courier companies, railways, airlines and by other transportation establishments in both the private and public sectors.
| Unit group | 14405 — Transportation route and crew schedulers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Review schedule requisitions, passenger counts and cargo, running times, distances, personnel availability and other pertinent information to establish schedule parameters
- Design new or modify existing schedules using computer software or other methods
- Incorporate into route plan factors such as peak travel periods, holidays, special events and construction with emphasis on time and cost efficiency
- Assign personnel to equipment and routes and schedule work shifts
- Compile equipment and personnel records, including hours in service, distances, maintenance, repairs required and other data, to produce operating reports
- May prepare user guides and other public service information.
To use NOC 14405 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 14405 →
Other job titles under NOC 14405
- Bus scheduler
- Flight crew scheduler
- Schedule analyst
- Train scheduler
- Transportation schedules writer
- Truck scheduler
- Crew scheduler - transportation
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 14405, one of these may fit better:
- Light rail transit operator — NOC 73301 (Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators, TEER 3)
- Production scheduler — NOC 13201 (Production and transportation logistics coordinators, TEER 3)
- Public passenger transit driver — NOC 73301 (Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators, TEER 3)
- Transit mobile inspector — NOC 72024 (Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for transit scheduler?+
In NOC 2021, "transit scheduler" is an example title in unit group 14405 — Transportation route and crew schedulers. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is transit scheduler eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 14405 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does transit scheduler get extra CRS points?+
NOC 14405 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a transit scheduler get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 14405 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says transit scheduler but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 14405. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.