NOC 10030: 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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 10030 (Telecommunication carriers managers) is a TEER 0 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2: +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 0
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 10030 |
|---|---|
| Title | Telecommunication carriers managers |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
CRS points for this occupation
Under the Labour Market Integration factor, IRCC gives you the higher of: your Canadian work-length points plus 40 for 12+ months of qualifying work in a Level 2 occupation, or 70 points for a valid job offer in it. How job offer points work.
Example job 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
Main 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.
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 10010 — Financial managers
- NOC 10011 — Human resources managers
- NOC 10012 — Purchasing managers
- NOC 10019 — Other administrative services managers
- NOC 10020 — Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
- NOC 10021 — Banking, credit and other investment managers
- NOC 10022 — Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
- NOC 10029 — Other business services managers
← NOC 10029 Other business services managers · NOC 11100 Financial auditors and accountants →
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TEER 0 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 10030 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 10030 is a TEER 0 occupation. IRCC counts work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as long as all other program requirements are met.
Is NOC 10030 a high-wage occupation?+
Yes. It's on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work in it adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer in it is worth 70 points (whichever is higher).
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 10030?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 10030. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.