National Occupational Classification, TEER 0
NOC 70020: Managers in transportation
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. Below are the main duties, all 90 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 70020?
NOC 70020 is the code for managers in transportation in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include bus company manager, distribution manager - logistics, flight operations manager and freight forwarding manager. It is a TEER 0 occupation (management occupations), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $52.88 an hour.
- NOC code
- 70020
- TEER
- 0: Management
- Broad category
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $52.88 an hour
Job titles under NOC 70020
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 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
- transport department manager
- transportation manager
- urban transit system manager
All 90 job titles in the NOC index
air freight manager, airline division manager, airline division superintendent, airline express manager, airline fleet operations manager, airline flight schedule design manager, airline manager, airline superintendent, assistant general agent - railway, assistant superintendent - railway, assistant traffic manager - transportation, assistant transportation manager, bus company manager, cartage company manager, corporate traffic manager - transportation, corporate transportation manager, cruise ship line manager, current schedule planning manager - airline, director of logistics - transportation, director of operations - transportation, director of traffic - transportation, director of transportation, distribution and warehousing manager, distribution director, distribution manager - logistics, distribution operations manager - logistics, distribution services manager, export traffic manager, ferry operations manager, ferry superintendent, flight operations director, flight operations manager, flight schedulers manager, freight company manager, freight division manager, freight forwarder, freight forwarding manager, freight traffic manager, general traffic manager - transportation, general transportation manager, global logistics manager, import traffic manager, integrated logistics manager, integrated logistics programs director, international traffic manager, logistics analytics manager, logistics director - transportation, logistics manager - transportation, logistics operations director, marine operations manager, marine operations superintendent, marine superintendent, marine transportation operations manager, motor transport manager, moving company manager, ocean freight manager, port captain - water transport, rail operations superintendent, rail transport manager, railway division superintendent, railway freight manager, railway manager, railway passenger operations manager, railway transport area manager, railway transport general agent, ramp manager - airline, runway manager, ship line manager, ship management operations manager, shipping and warehousing service manager, shipping services manager, shore captain - water transport, superintendent of transportation, tow truck company manager, traffic and transportation assistant manager, traffic manager - transport, traffic manager - transportation, traffic manager - water transport, transfer company manager, transport department manager, transportation and traffic manager, transportation director, transportation fleet manager, transportation logistics manager, transportation management director, transportation manager, transportation superintendent, travel and relocation department manager, urban transit system manager, water transport manager.
Also included in this group
- cruise ship line manager
Main duties of NOC 70020
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.
Employment requirements
- Managers in transportation operations
- A bachelor's degree in business administration or engineering is usually required.
- Several years of experience in transportation operations are usually required, including supervisory experience.
- Extensive experience as a supervisor and operator in a particular transport mode, such as a pilot, train engineer, vessel master or truck driver, may substitute for formal education.
- Certification as an operator of a particular mode of transportation, such as commercial pilot, vessel master or truck driver, is usually required.
- Managers in transportation freight traffic
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A college diploma or university degree in business or transportation administration may be required.
- Several years of clerical, operational or administrative experience related to freight traffic are required.
Additional information
- There is little or no mobility between managers in transportation operations and managers in transportation freight traffic.
- There is little or no mobility between transportation managers of land, sea and air transportation operations.
Is NOC 70020 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 0 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 70020 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 70020 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $31.25 | $52.88 | $79.93 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $32.45 | $50.48 | $105.64 |
| Prince Edward Island | $31.07 | $43.83 | $54.16 |
| Nova Scotia | $24.04 | $45.19 | $81.73 |
| New Brunswick | $24.04 | $45.67 | $91.34 |
| Quebec | $33.00 | $49.45 | $80.77 |
| Ontario | $31.91 | $54.04 | $80.75 |
| Manitoba | $32.69 | $38.46 | $80.86 |
| Saskatchewan | $29.92 | $49.12 | $75.46 |
| Alberta | $28.85 | $48.08 | $73.56 |
| British Columbia | $33.65 | $57.69 | $77.56 |
| Yukon | $37.89 | $52.94 | $77.60 |
| Nunavut | $35.92 | $55.73 | $77.65 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 70020 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 70020 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a bus company manager?
NOC 70020, Managers in transportation, a TEER 0 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 70020?
TEER 0. Management occupations. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 70020 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 0 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 70020 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 70020 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $52.88 an hour, with most wages between $31.25 and $79.93. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 70020 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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