Job requirements Telecommunications Operator in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a telecommunications operator in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Dispatchers (NOC 14404).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Police and emergency dispatchers and other radio operators usually require provincial radio operator's certificates.
  • Police and emergency dispatchers are required to complete formal on-the-job training. Other dispatchers usually undergo some informal on-the-job training.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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