Is NOC 10030 (Telecommunication carriers managers) a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?

Yes. From November 3, 2026, NOC 10030 is in the 1.5× tier of IRCC’s high-wage list, meaning its national median wage is at least 1.5 times, but less than 2 times, the median wage of the Canadian workforce (2023 to 2025 data).

How many CRS points does NOC 10030 give?

With 12 months or more of skilled Canadian work in NOC 10030, you add 40 points to your Canadian work-experience points. For example, a single candidate with 3 years of Canadian work goes from 64 to 104 points. A qualifying job offer in NOC 10030 is worth 70 points instead. You get the higher of the two routes, never both, capped at 150 points (140 with a spouse).

Do I need to earn 1.5× the median wage myself?

No. The tier comes from the occupation’s national median wage, not from your own salary. What matters is that your job’s main duties match NOC 10030 and that the work is skilled, paid, Canadian experience.

Can I combine months in different high-wage jobs?

Months here combine with months in 2× occupations for the 40-point add-on, and with any high-wage occupation for the 20-point add-on.

Which Express Entry programs accept NOC 10030?

As a TEER 0 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

Which category draws include NOC 10030?

It is not on any of IRCC’s occupation category lists, so it does not qualify you for an occupation-based category draw.

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NOC 10030: Telecommunication carriers managers

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.

Express Entry eligibility

Skilled work (TEER 0 to 3): yes, TEER 0.
Canadian Experience Class: counts as skilled Canadian work (1 year in the last 3 years).
Federal Skilled Worker Program: counts as skilled work (1 year of continuous work in the last 10 years).
Federal Skilled Trades Program: not one of the eligible trades.
High-wage occupation (from November 3, 2026): yes, 1.5× tier.

TEER 0: Management occupations. Every program has other requirements too, such as language test results and, for FSW, a points test.

Category-based draws

NOC 10030 is not on any of IRCC’s occupation category lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or other program draws.

Category lists checked on canada.ca on 2026-10-17. IRCC category-based selection

CRS points for work in NOC 10030

With 12+ months of Canadian work here, from November 3, 2026, by years of skilled Canadian work:

Canadian work CRS points with 12 or more months in NOC 10030
Years in Canada	Single, today	Single, Nov 3	With spouse, today	With spouse, Nov 3
1	40	80	35	75
2	53	93	46	86
3	64	104	56	96
4	72	112	63	103
5 or more	80	120	70	110

See Canadian work points and the median-wage rule.

Main duties

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.

For Express Entry your duties must match the lead statement and most of the main duties above.

Example job titles

microwave facilities manager - telecommunications
network installation manager - telecommunications
network operations manager - telecommunications
network services manager - telecommunications
operations and transmission services manager - telecommunications
regional manager - telecommunications system
switching systems director - telecommunications
telecommunications facilities manager
telecommunications installation manager
telecommunications manager
telecommunications services manager
telephone company district manager

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.

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Common questions

Is NOC 10030 (Telecommunication carriers managers) a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?: Yes. From November 3, 2026, NOC 10030 is in the 1.5× tier of IRCC’s high-wage list, meaning its national median wage is at least 1.5 times, but less than 2 times, the median wage of the Canadian workforce (2023 to 2025 data).
How many CRS points does NOC 10030 give?: With 12 months or more of skilled Canadian work in NOC 10030, you add 40 points to your Canadian work-experience points. For example, a single candidate with 3 years of Canadian work goes from 64 to 104 points. A qualifying job offer in NOC 10030 is worth 70 points instead. You get the higher of the two routes, never both, capped at 150 points (140 with a spouse).
Do I need to earn 1.5× the median wage myself?: No. The tier comes from the occupation’s national median wage, not from your own salary. What matters is that your job’s main duties match NOC 10030 and that the work is skilled, paid, Canadian experience.
Can I combine months in different high-wage jobs?: Months here combine with months in 2× occupations for the 40-point add-on, and with any high-wage occupation for the 20-point add-on.
Which Express Entry programs accept NOC 10030?: As a TEER 0 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Which category draws include NOC 10030?: It is not on any of IRCC’s occupation category lists, so it does not qualify you for an occupation-based category draw.

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