NOC 14405Transportation route and crew schedulers

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

NOC 14405 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Transportation route and crew schedulers. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

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.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
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.

Example job titles

•bus scheduler
•crew scheduler - transportation
•flight crew scheduler
•schedule analyst
•train scheduler
•transit scheduler
•transportation schedules writer
•truck scheduler

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Transportation route and crew schedulers are classified under NOC code 14405. This occupation falls under TEER Category 4, which typically requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. Professionals in this role play a vital part in Canada's logistics and transit sectors, working for municipal transit systems, railway companies, commercial airlines, and trucking or shipping enterprises to coordinate transit times, optimize routes, and manage crew assignments.

Primary responsibilities under NOC 14405 include scheduling transportation crews, establishing operational routes, preparing work schedules, and monitoring operations to resolve delays or emergencies. For Canadian immigration, candidates in this TEER 4 occupation may qualify for specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or other pathways tailored to semi-skilled or intermediate-skilled workers, rather than the primary Express Entry federal programs which target TEER 0, 1, 2, and 3.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 14405 eligible for Express Entry?

Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Transportation route and crew schedulers is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.

What education or training does NOC 14405 usually require?

Transportation route and crew schedulers is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.