Postal and Courier Services Managers
(NOC 0132)
in All ManagementPostal and courier services managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations in postal facilities and in businesses that provide courier services. They work for Canada Post Corporation and 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 moderate percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to contribute somewhat to employment opportunities over the coming years. Postal and Courier Services Managers most commonly work full-time hours. Also, a fair portion of the workforce is self-employed, so having the option to "work for yourself" may appeal to some individuals’ interests/motivations.
The median employment income for 92% of Postal and Courier Services Managers who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $69,657. 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
N/A
MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$69,510
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$16.70
Minimum$45.17
Median$58.17
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Postal and courier services managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations in postal facilities and in businesses that provide courier services. They work for Canada Post Corporation and courier companies.
Job duties
Telecommunication carriers managers:
- Manage 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 movement of mail and parcels through postal and parcel sorting facilities.
- Review effectiveness of assigned operations and make changes to postal and courier operations.
- Prepare and submit budget estimates and administer the expenses of postal and courier facilities.
- Interview, hire and provide training for staff.
Sample job titles
- collection and delivery operations manager
- courier service manager
- delivery service manager
- district post office director
- field service manager - postal and courier services
- mail operations manager
- mail processing plant manager
- messenger service manager
- parcel processing plant manager
- post office manager
Skills
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.
- Several years of supervisory or operational experience within a postal or courier facility are usually necessary.
Other considerations
Movement to senior management positions is possible with experience.
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
Annapolis Valley
Southern
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Transportation and warehousing
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
35-44
55-64
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
High school
N/ABachelor
$81,260 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
N/ALess than high school
N/AApprenticeship
N/ACompared to: All Management
Bachelor
$71,875 median annual incomeHigh school
$42,294 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$50,256 median annual incomeMaster
$93,261 median annual incomeApprenticeship
$44,396 median annual incomeEducation & training
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