70020

Managers in transportation

TEER 0 — Management occupations

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

7 › 70 › 700 › 7002

Definition

Managers in transportation operations plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of transportation companies such as railways, airlines, bus lines, municipal transit systems, shipping lines and trucking companies, under the direction of a general manager or another senior manager. Managers in transportation freight traffic plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate companies or departments responsible for the transportation and movement of goods, under the direction of a general manager or another senior manager. They are employed by transportation, freight forwarding and shipping companies and by transportation departments of companies in retail and manufacturing sectors and utilities.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Managers in transportation operations
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a transportation company
Set operations policies and standards, including determination of safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods, and ensure compliance with transport regulations
Oversee the dispatch, maintenance and service of vehicles, vessels or aircraft
Control the company or departmental budget, including acquisitions
Monitor company's or department's performance, prepare reports for senior management, and plan for changes to schedules and policies
Recruit personnel and oversee their training.
Managers in transportation freight traffic
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of or department responsible for coordinating, arranging and monitoring the transportation and movement of goods
Arrange shipping documentation and oversee the schedule, dispatch and tracking of goods
Set transportation service rates and performance indicators
Develop plans and procedures for the transportation and storage of goods
Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators and insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates
Control the departmental budget
Recruit personnel and oversee their training.

Example job titles

•bus company manager
•distribution manager - logistics
•flight operations manager
•freight forwarding manager
•marine superintendent
•rail operations superintendent
•railway freight manager
•traffic manager - transportation

Overview

NOC 70020 (Managers in transportation) is classified as a TEER 0 occupation under the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. Professionals in this category are responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the operations of transportation companies, including railway, road transport, air transport, marine transport, and public transit systems. They may also manage transportation departments within manufacturing, distribution, retail, or utility companies, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient movement of cargo and passengers.

To qualify for Canadian immigration pathways under NOC 70020, candidates must satisfy the employment requirements defined by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Typically, a university degree in business administration, engineering, or a discipline related to transportation is required, along with several years of supervisory or managerial experience in the transportation sector. Because this is a TEER 0 managerial role, eligible candidates can leverage Express Entry programs—such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program—as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) targeting high-demand management professionals.

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