72024

Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

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

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

7 › 72 › 720 › 7202

Definition

Supervisors of motor transport and other ground transit operators supervise and coordinate activities of truck drivers, bus drivers, delivery drivers, subway and other transit operators, chauffeurs and taxi and limousine drivers. This unit group also includes bus dispatchers who coordinate the activities of transit system bus drivers and subway traffic controllers who operate and monitor signal and track switch control panels. They are employed by motor transportation and ground transit companies and by urban transit systems.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate trucks, buses, subway trains, light rail transit, street cars, taxis and other transport vehicles
Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve performance
Requisition materials and supplies
Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
Dispatch bus drivers and monitor routes to ensure schedules are met and to resolve operating problems
Monitor and operate signal and track switch control panel of subway systems
Prepare work reports and budgets, and monitor expenditures.

Example job titles

•bus dispatcher
•bus inspector
•light rail transit (LRT) operators supervisor
•school bus drivers supervisor
•subway operators supervisor
•subway traffic controller
•transit mobile inspector
•truck drivers foreman/woman

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, NOC 72024 covers Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators. This TEER 2 occupation includes professionals who supervise and coordinate the activities of truck drivers, bus drivers, delivery drivers, subway operators, and other transit personnel. They are employed by motor transport companies, urban transit systems, and other public or private organizations. Key responsibilities include scheduling routes, coordinating activities, monitoring performance, resolving work-related problems, and ensuring strict compliance with safety regulations.

To qualify for Canadian immigration pathways such as the Express Entry system under NOC 72024, applicants must meet specific employment requirements. Typically, candidates must have completed secondary school and possess several years of experience as a driver or operator in the same transport sector. Depending on the province and specific role, appropriate driver's licenses or transit operator certifications are also required. This occupation falls under TEER 2, making it eligible for various federal and provincial economic immigration programs.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official and updated immigration guidance, consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

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