Managers in Communication (Except Broadcasting)
(NOC 0131, 0132)
in All ManagementThese senior and middle managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the various activities and operations of a business within the communication sector. They may develop policies and procedures, control budgets, ensure compliance with governmental regulations, and recruit and train personnel. Telecommunication carriers managers are employed by wired, wireless, satellite and other telecommunications carriers. Postal and courier services managers are employed by Canada Post Corporation and by courier companies.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Management
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Managers in Communication (Except Broadcasting) most commonly work full-time hours.
The median employment income for 83% of Managers in Communication (Except Broadcasting) who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $79,129. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$21.63
Minimum$38.46
Median$57.69
MaximumAnnual Pay
$26,871
Minimum$77,294
Median$110,930
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$15.77
Minimum$34.97
Median$57.69
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
These senior and middle managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the various activities and operations of a business within the communication sector. They may develop policies and procedures, control budgets, ensure compliance with governmental regulations, and recruit and train personnel. Telecommunication carriers managers are employed by wired, wireless, satellite and other telecommunications carriers. Postal and courier services managers are employed by Canada Post Corporation and by courier companies.
Job duties
Telecommunication carriers managers perform 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.
Postal and courier services managers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of postal facilities and courier service companies, or of operational divisions within Canada Post and courier service companies.
- Coordinate the duties of supervisors and other staff.
- Manage the accurate and expedient movement of mail and parcels through postal and parcel sorting facilities.
- Review effectiveness of assigned operations and implement changes to postal and courier operations.
- Prepare and submit budget estimates and administer the expenditures of postal and courier facilities.
- Interview, hire and provide training for staff.
Sample job titles
- communications manager
- courier service manager
- delivery service manager
- district manager
- messenger service manager
- network operations manager
- operations manager
- plant manager - postal and courier services
- post office manager
- regional manager
- technical services manager
- telecommunications manager
Skills
To work in these jobs, you need strong leadership qualities and an ability to motivate others. You need excellent organizational, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills. You must have confidence and initiative, and you need excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Job requirements
- A university degree or college diploma in a related field is usually required.
Other considerations
Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.
Several years of operational and supervisory experience within a related organization is usually required.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Management
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
Cape Breton
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Southern
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Information, Culture & Recreation
Transportation and Warehousing
Computer System Design Services
What is the age of Employment?
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
25-34
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
College certificate or diploma
$41,911 median annual incomeBachelor's degree
$58,280 median annual incomeHigh school
$42,035 median annual incomeTrades certificate
N/ALess than high school
$19,934 median annual incomeCompared to: All Management
Bachelor's degree
$66,107 median annual incomeHigh school
$37,496 median annual incomeCollege certificate or diploma
$45,432 median annual incomeMaster's degree
$81,234 median annual incomeTrades certificate
$41,701 median annual incomeEducation & training
Business administration and management - General
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. These programs include courses in management theory, human resources management and behaviour, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
Institutions providing this program
800 Sackville Drive
Lower Sackville, NS B4E 1R8
(902) 463-6700
6960 Mumford Road, Suite 155-1st Floor Mumford Professional Centre
Halifax, NS B3L 4P1
(902) 455-3395
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
166 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
(902) 457-6117
Siège Social: 1695, Route 1
Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0
(902) 769-2114
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
(902) 420-5400
PO Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
(888) 959-9995
PO Box 550, 1 Main Street
Springhill, NS B0M 1X0
(902) 597-3737
372 Pleasant Street
Yarmouth, NS B5A 2L2
(902) 742-3501
236 Belcher Street
Kentville, NS B4N 0A6
(902) 678-7341
75 High Street
Bridgewater, NS B4V 1V8
(902) 543-4608
PO Box 820, 39 Acadia Avenue
Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0
(902) 752-2002
226 Reeves Street
Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2A2
(902) 625-2380
PO Box 1042, 1240 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6J7
(902) 563-2450
36 Arthur Street
Truro, NS B2N 1X5
(902) 893-5385
80 Mawiomi Place
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 0A5
(902) 491-1100
Unit 37, 115 Chain Lake Drive
Halifax, NS B3S 1B3
(877) 491-6774
Business/commerce - General
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and non-profit public and private institutions and agencies. The program prepares individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
6350 Coburg Road
Halifax, NS B3H 2A1
(902) 422-1271
Siège Social: 1695, Route 1
Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0
(902) 769-2114
923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
(902) 420-5400
PO Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
(888) 959-9995
Communication, general
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that focuses on the comprehensive study of communication, and that spans the study of mass communication/media studies, old and new media technologies, social and political applications, and speech communication and rhetoric. These programs include courses in interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural communication; theories of communication; critical thinking, argumentation, and persuasion; written communication; printed, electronic, and digital media; rhetorical tradition and criticism; media, society, and culture; consequences and effects of mass media; media social science and criticism; and quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry.
Institutions providing this program
166 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
(902) 457-6117
PO Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
(888) 959-9995
Organizational leadership
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting. These programs include courses in organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance, team building, conflict resolution and mediation, communication and other management skills.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
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