Telecommunication carriers managers

Overview

Telecommunication carriers managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a telecommunications establishment, department or facility. They are employed by wired, wireless, satellite and other telecommunications carriers.

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a telecommunications establishment, department or facility

  • Consult with senior managers to establish policies concerned with the development, operation and maintenance of telecommunications services

  • Direct and control telecommunications traffic volume and flow within assigned areas, through subordinate supervisors and technical staff

  • Analyze and evaluate telecommunications installation, operation and maintenance services and make recommendations for improvement

  • Ensure compliance with telecommunications regulations and directives of government regulatory agencies

  • Liaise with representatives of related or connecting companies to resolve joint telecommunications problems and ensure efficient telecommunications system operations

  • Recruit personnel and oversee their training.

Job titles

  • communications manager - telecommunications
  • coordinator of technical services - telecommunications
  • dial plant manager - telecommunications
  • dial plant superintendent - telecommunications
  • district manager - telecommunications
  • earth station manager - telecommunications

Employment prospects

Source: BC Labour Market Outlook 2024 edition

Annual salary

Low

$56,728

Median

$105,281

High

$140,382

Job openings

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British Columbia

223

expected job openings (5-year forecast)

Education and training

Employment requirements

  • A university degree in science, electrical engineering or a related field is usually required.

  • Several years of experience in a related technical profession, including supervisory experience, are usually required.

Additional information

  • Progression to senior management positions in telecommunications is possible with experience.

Certification requirements

  • No certification requirements

Work Experience

Work experience required

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