Transportation Route and Crew Schedulers
(NOC 1526)
in All Business, Finance, and AdministrationTransportation route and crew schedulers prepare operational and crew schedules for transportation equipment and operating workers. They work for municipal transit commissions, truck, delivery and courier companies, railways, airlines and by other transportation organizations in both the private and public sectors.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
Hourly Pay
$17.68
Minimum$21.70
Median$30.11
MaximumAnnual Pay
$22,191
Minimum$43,794
Median$77,657
MaximumCompared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
Hourly Pay
$15.00
Minimum$23.00
Median$38.50
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,754
Minimum$36,515
Median$70,271
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Transportation route and crew schedulers prepare operational and crew schedules for transportation equipment and operating workers. They work for municipal transit commissions, truck, delivery and courier companies, railways, airlines and by other transportation organizations in both the private and public sectors.
Job duties
Transportation route and crew schedulers:
- Review schedule requisitions, passenger counts and cargo, running times, distances, personnel availability, and other important information to establish schedule constraints.
- Design new or modify existing schedules using computer software or other methods.
- Incorporate into route plan factors like peak travel periods, holidays, special events and construction with emphasis on time and cost efficiency.
- Assign workers 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.
Sample job titles
- bus transportation service coordinator
- crew dispatcher
- crew scheduler, transportation
- flight scheduler
- schedule control clerk
- scheduler - transit system
- transit planner
- transportation clerk
- transportation route scheduler
- truck scheduler
Skills
- You must be organized and pay attention to detail. Your work must be accurate. Good communication skills are important. You need to be able to work as part of a team. Computer skills and the ability to work with technology may be helpful.
Job requirements
- High school is required.
- On-the-job training may be provided.
Other considerations
None
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$43,784 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$49,722 median annual incomeNorth Shore
N/ASouthern
N/ACape Breton
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Transportation and warehousing
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Educational services
Wholesale trade
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
35-44
25-34
55-64
Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
College Diploma
$37,097 median annual incomeBachelor
$42,529 median annual incomeHigh school
$46,722 median annual incomeTrade Certification
N/ALess than high school
N/ACompared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
College Diploma
$36,304 median annual incomeHigh school
$32,903 median annual incomeBachelor
$41,755 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$34,807 median annual incomeLess than high school
$23,174 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
Employment requirements & contacts
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