Transportation route and crew schedulers
Transportation route and crew schedulers prepare operational and crew schedules for transportation equipment and operating personnel.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
AB, ON, MB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Review schedule requisitions, passenger counts and cargo, running times, distances, personnel availability and other pertinent information to establish schedule parameters
- Design new or modify existing schedules using computer software or other methods
- Incorporate into route plan factors such as peak travel periods, holidays, special events and construction with emphasis on time and cost efficiency
- Assign personnel to equipment and routes and schedule work shifts
- Compile equipment and personnel records, including hours in service, distances, maintenance, repairs required and other data, to produce operating reports
- May prepare user guides and other public service information.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is required.
- checkSeveral years of experience in an appropriate transportation sector are usually required.
- checkOn-the-job training may be provided.
Market Outlook by Province
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for transportation route and crew schedulers (NOC 14405) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about transportation route and crew schedulers in Alberta: Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Transportation route and crew schedulers mainly work in the following sectors: Air transportation (NAICS 481): 23%Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 20%Transit and ground passenger transportation (NAICS 485): 17%Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 10% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations76% of transportation route and crew schedulers work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.8% of transportation route and crew schedulers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 47% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 53% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 8% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 9% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Limited for transportation route and crew schedulers (NOC 14405) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about transportation route and crew schedulers in Ontario: Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation. Transportation route and crew schedulers mainly work in the following sectors: Transit and ground passenger transportation (NAICS 485): 28%Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 13%Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 12%Air transportation (NAICS 481): 10% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations71% of transportation route and crew schedulers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of transportation route and crew schedulers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 49% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 51% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for transportation route and crew schedulers (NOC 14405) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about transportation route and crew schedulers in Manitoba: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Transportation route and crew schedulers mainly work in the following sectors: Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 32%Air transportation (NAICS 481): 18%Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 17%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%Transit and ground passenger transportation (NAICS 485): 9% 81% of transportation route and crew schedulers work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 42% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 57% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 4 occupations typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Not eligible for Express Entry but may qualify through provincial programs.
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Ontario Transit Group
9 active roles · Toronto, ON
Onroute
3 active roles · Bainsville, ON · Morrisburg, ON
Oak View Group
2 active roles · London, ON · Calgary, AB
Uniqlo
2 active roles · Brossard, QC · Tsawwassen, BC
Cameco
1 active role · Port Hope, ON
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1 active role · Calgary, AB
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Coordinating
to ensure all elements of transportation operations work together efficiently, including synchronizing crew schedules with transportation routes, managing vehicle assignments and making sure that resources are allocated effectively
Monitoring
to identify and address any issues that arise, such as delays or conflicts, and make adjustments as needed to ensure smooth and efficient operations
Multitasking
to handle several tasks simultaneously, such as managing multiple schedules, addressing conflicts and responding to changes or requests
Information Ordering
to organize and manage schedules, ensuring all relevant details, such as crew assignments, vehicle availability and route planning, are properly arranged and easily accessible
Stress Tolerance
to remain focused, make sound decisions and maintain a positive and productive working environment even under challenging conditions
Knowledge in Logistics
to plan routes that minimize travel time, reduce costs and improve overall efficiency
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