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Transportation Route and Crew Scheduler: Occupations in Alberta - alis
Can you juggle a dozen different details at one time? Are you organized and great to work with? Are you good at solving problems? Then you may want to plan for a career as a transportation route and crew scheduler.
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Transportation Route and Crew Scheduler

Transportation route and crew schedulers create and prepare routes and schedules for transportation equipment and the crews that operate them.

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Also Known As

Crew Dispatcher, Schedule Analyst, Schedule Writer, Scheduler, Transit Scheduler, Transportation Coordinator

NOC Codes

In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.

The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used.

Here is how this occupation has been classified over time.

2006 NOC

  • 1476: Transportation Route and Crew Schedulers

2006 NOC-S

  • B576: Transportation Route and Crew Schedulers

2011 NOC

  • 1526: Transportation route and crew schedulers

2016 NOC

  • 1526: Transportation route and crew schedulers

2021 NOC

  • 14405: Transportation route and crew schedulers

2023 OaSIS

  • 14405.00: Transportation route and crew schedulers
Duties
Updated May 25, 2021

Transportation equipment is large-scale equipment that includes containers, trucks, tractors, trailers, cranes, portable ramps, lifting equipment, and loading or unloading systems. Often, such equipment cannot safely travel on or navigate certain roads, bridges, overpasses, overhead power lines, etc.

Transportation route and crew schedulers work out safe pathways from point to point, and prepare schedules for transportation equipment and operators, using computer software and other methods. They are responsible for assigning personnel to appropriate equipment, selecting transport routes that can handle the equipment and product loads, and scheduling work shifts. They also keep records of their organization’s equipment and personnel to make sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

A transportation route and crew scheduler’s duties include:

  • Organize and monitor workloads and task lists
  • Keep track of available equipment, vehicles and crew
  • Create, map and adjust routes and schedules to ensure transport equipment meets required size, turning radius or load / weight restrictions of the routes, and all necessary tasks are completed efficiently and on time
  • Assign crews to equipment and vehicles, including pilot vehicles where necessary
  • Arrange for police to block off roads or redirect other traffic, where necessary
  • Schedule crews to move or remove roadside or overhead obstacles, such as light poles, where necessary
  • Distribute routes and schedules for use by operators and passengers
  • Monitor progress and adapt routes and schedules to weather, traffic, obstructions, equipment failures and other complicating factors
  • Communicate with and provide support for crew
  • Coordinate, schedule and create purchase orders for delivery and return of equipment and vehicles
  • Obtain quotes from transport vendors
  • Perform recordkeeping and maintain daily traffic logs
  • Monitor and analyze schedule adherence and passenger or freight loads to improve future scheduling
Working Conditions
Updated May 25, 2021
  • Strength Required Strength requirements vary

Transportation route and crew schedulers spend most of their time in office settings, working on computers and using the phone to check information and make arrangements. Internet-based map programs with virtual street-view options are useful for planning and assessing potential routes. Evening and weekend work may be required occasionally.

Working conditions vary by employer. Transportation route and crew schedulers may work in small offices with simple telephone systems, or large offices with high levels of technology including vehicle tracking, computerized systems and ergonomically designed work stations.

Work Personalities

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2023 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.

How This Occupation Compares to Your Work Personalities

Fit
Fit Guide
An occupation can be a great, good, fair, weak, or poor fit for you.
C
Conventional
This occupation
You
E
Enterprising
R
Realistic
This occupation
You

To find out how well this occupation fits your work personality types, complete the Work Personalities Quiz in Find Your Fit.

This Occupation’s Work Personalities

Transportation route and crew schedulers
2023 OaSIS: 14405.00

Click or tap a personality type for its description.

  • 1
    Conventional

    Conventional jobs involve following rules and working with information. People in these jobs like to keep things organized and follow clear steps. They often work with numbers, files, or data. These jobs usually happen in offices and involve working with data and details more than ideas. Examples include clerks, accountants, and data entry workers.

  • 2
    Enterprising

    Enterprising jobs are about leading, selling, or starting new projects. People in these jobs like to take charge, make decisions, and reach goals. They often work in business or politics. These jobs may involve some risk and require strong people skills. Examples include managers, salespeople, and entrepreneurs.

  • 3
    Realistic

    Realistic jobs focus on working with your hands, tools, machines, or animals. People in these jobs often fix, build, or take care of things. They like clear tasks and working in a physical way. These jobs usually don’t need much paperwork or teamwork. Examples include mechanics, farmers, and builders.

Find other alis occupations that match this occupation’s work personalities.

Your Work Personalities

To identify or change your work personalities, complete the Work Personalities Quiz in Find Your Fit.

Quick Guide

Alis work personalities are based on Holland’s theory. It identifies 6 personality types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. People with similar personalities and interests will tend to pursue similar careers. They are likely to create work environments that are favourable to their type.

Most people will identify with 2 or 3 dominant personalities. If the occupation’s personalities match your more dominant types, this occupation is more likely to be satisfying and rewarding to you.

This Occupation’s Work Personalities lists the personalities most likely to be found in that occupation. They are listed in order of importance, with 1 as the most important.

Your Work Personalities shows where the occupation’s personalities rank within your test results. Rank 1 is your most dominant type and 6 is your least dominant.

Learn about work personalities

Abilities

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2023 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.

Transportation route and crew schedulers
2023 OaSIS: 14405.00

How This Occupation Compares to Your Abilities

The graph below shows how well your scores match the overall abilities for this occupation.

The closer your ability scores are to the center, the more they match this occupation’s. The further away they are, the less they match this occupation’s.

The lower your ability scores are compared to the occupation’s, the more challenging the occupation will likely be for you. The higher your ability scores are compared to the occupation’s, the less challenging the occupation will likely be for you.

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a match
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Typical ability expectations for this NOC group
Your abilities

To find out how well this occupation fits your abilities, complete the Abilities Quiz in Find Your Fit.

Abilities Sets

The 49 abilities are grouped into 5 abilities sets: Critical Thinking, Numbers and Patterns, Physical Activity, Mind-Body Coordination, and Senses.

Some abilities are more relevant to an occupation than other abilities. Individual abilities that are not relevant to an occupation are greyed out.

To fill in or change the values for your abilities, complete the Abilities Quiz in Find Your Fit.

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking includes 9 abilities related to identifying and solving problems, thinking of ideas, and communication, such as speaking and writing.

This is how well your scores match the set of Critical Thinking abilities for this occupation:

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Your abilities
Individual Abilities

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Inductive Reasoning
Verbal Ability
Information Ordering
Categorization Flexibility
Deductive Reasoning
Fluency of Ideas
Problem Identification
Written Comprehension
Written Expression

Numbers and Patterns

Numbers and Patterns includes 10 abilities related to math, memorizing, and multitasking. It also includes how we perceive patterns, shapes, and distances.

This is how well your scores match the set of Numbers and Patterns abilities for this occupation:

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Individual Abilities

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Memorizing
Perceptual Speed
Pattern Organization Speed
Numerical Ability
Mathematical Reasoning
Multitasking
Pattern Identification
Spatial Orientation
Spatial Visualization
Selective Attention

Physical Activity

Physical Activity includes 9 abilities related to strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, and endurance. 

This is how well your scores match the set of Physical Activity abilities for this occupation:

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Your abilities
Individual Abilities

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Stamina
Static Strength
Trunk Strength
Explosive Strength
Body Flexibility
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Coordination
Gross Body Equilibrium
Multi-Limb Coordination

Mind-Body Coordination

Mind-Body Coordination includes 9 abilities related to movement control and how we react to signals. It also includes fine motor skills, such finger and hand dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

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Individual Abilities

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Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion
Rate Control
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Control of Settings
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Multi-Signal Response
Reaction Time
Speed of Limb Movement

Senses

Senses includes 12 abilities related to seeing, hearing, and speaking. 

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Individual Abilities

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Hearing Sensitivity
Speech Clarity
Peripheral Vision
Auditory Attention
Depth Perception
Far Vision
Glare Tolerance
Near Vision
Night Vision
Speech Recognition
Sound Localization
Colour Perception

Quick Guide

The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS).

The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.

Occupations use different combinations and levels of these abilities. The Abilities Quiz helps you learn more about your ability levels and which occupations match your strengths.

If you have completed the Abilities Quiz, you can compare the occupation’s ability expectations to your own ability scores. Your scores may be lower than, a match to, or higher than the occupation’s expected abilities.

Learn about abilities

Traits & Skills
Updated May 25, 2021

Transportation route and crew schedulers need:

  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to maintain positive working relationships
  • Organizational skills
  • Technical and computer skills
  • Spatial awareness skills, to assess routes in relation to equipment
  • The ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
  • The ability to think logically and critically and solve problems
  • The ability to perform multiple tasks with changing priorities and deadlines

They should enjoy operating communications equipment and working with people.

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.

Top 10 Skills Employers Are Looking For

Transportation route and crew schedulers

2016 NOC: 1526

This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 44 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Jan 08, 2022 and Sep 14, 2025.

Review these skills to learn:

  • Whether or not this occupation matches your skill set
  • What training you may need to get these skills
  • What skills to highlight in your resumé, cover letter, and interview.
Tasks: Incorporate into route plan factors such as peak travel periods, holidays, special events and construction with emphasis on time and cost efficiency
Tasks: Assign personnel to equipment and routes and schedule work shifts
Attention to detail
Tasks: Compile equipment and personnel records to produce operating reports
Accurate
Tasks: Review schedule requisitions, passenger counts and cargo, running times and distances to establish schedule parameters
Tasks: Design new or modify existing schedules using computer software or other methods
Tasks: Review personnel availability and other pertinent information to establish schedule parameters
Tasks: Maintain equipment and personnel records
Organized
Tasks: Incorporate into route plan factors such as peak travel periods, holidays, special events and construction with emphasis on time and cost efficiency 33
Tasks: Assign personnel to equipment and routes and schedule work shifts 32
Attention to detail 31
Tasks: Compile equipment and personnel records to produce operating reports 31
Construction Specialization: Accurate 30
Tasks: Review schedule requisitions, passenger counts and cargo, running times and distances to establish schedule parameters 29
Tasks: Design new or modify existing schedules using computer software or other methods 28
Tasks: Review personnel availability and other pertinent information to establish schedule parameters 27
Tasks: Maintain equipment and personnel records 26
Construction Specialization: Organized 24
Educational Requirements
Updated May 25, 2021
  • Minimum Education High school diploma

Transportation route and crew schedulers must have a high school diploma. Several years of work experience in the transportation industry usually is required. Relevant work experience may include driving transportation or transit vehicles or equipment. On-the-job training is often provided.

Post-secondary education in fields such as business, management and administrative studies may be beneficial to job prospects, but a post-secondary degree usually is not required.

To expand or narrow your program options, visit Post-Secondary Programs and start your search with:

Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.

Certification Requirements
Updated May 25, 2021
  • Certification Not regulated

There is currently no provincial legislation regulating this occupation in Alberta.

Employment & Advancement
Updated May 25, 2021

Transportation route and crew schedulers work for:

  • Municipal government transit departments
  • Delivery, trucking and courier companies
  • Heavy equipment transport companies (such as cranes or oil rig equipment transport)
  • Industrial or structural (such as portables or house relocation) moving companies
  • Railways, airlines and other transportation or transit industry companies

Mobility between occupations for transportation route and crew schedulers can be limited, since specific transportation sector experience is typically needed.

Advancement to supervisory positions is possible with sufficient experience. Transportation route and crew schedulers may be provided with opportunities to advance to analyst, planner or management positions, or other administrative roles within a company.

Industry Concentration

This section shows the industries where the majority of people in this occupation work. The data is based on the 2016 Census.

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.

Transportation route and crew schedulers
2016 NOC: 1526

77.7% of people in this occupational group work in:

NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.

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3-Year Job Market Forecast

This section shows the Alberta job market condition, or short-term demand forecast, for this occupation over a 3-year period. It also shows the number of people employed in the occupation.

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.

Transportation route and crew schedulers
2021 NOC: 14405
Warm
Job Market
< 1500
Employed in AB

Source: 2024-2026 Alberta Short-Term Employment Forecast

NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.

To see data for all occupations, visit Occupations in Demand.

5-Year Job Market Forecast

This section shows the employment outlook for this occupation in Alberta over a 5-year period.

Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:

  • Time of year (for seasonal jobs)
  • Location in Alberta
  • Employment turnover (when people leave existing positions)
  • Occupational growth (when new positions are created)
  • Size of the occupation
  • Trends and events that affect overall employment, especially in the industry or industries from the previous list
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Employment Outlook

Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors. Learn how these factors can affect your career decisions.

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.

Transportation route and crew schedulers
2016 NOC: 1526
3.3%
Annual Growth
(Above average)
42
New Positions

Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook

Annual growth is from 2021 to 2025. New positions created each year are in addition to job openings created by employment turnover.

NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.

Employment turnover is expected to increase as the number of people retiring increases over the next few years.

Wage & Salary
Updated May 25, 2021

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.

Transportation route and crew schedulers

2021 NOC: 14405
Average Wage
$36.93
Per Hour
Average Salary
$75,399.00
Per Year
Average Hours
39.2
Per Week
Average Months on Payroll
12
Survey Methodology Survey Analysis

Source
 2023 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey

NOC 14405 Wage Profile

Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.

All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.

To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.

Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources to supplement this data.

B: Good Reliability
Data Reliability Code Definition

Good Reliability, represents a CV of between 6.01% and 15.00% and/or fewer than 30 survey observations and/or if survey observations represent less than 50% of all estimated employment for the occupation.

Hourly Wage

For full-time and part-time employees
  • Low
  • High
  • Average
  • Median
Starting
Overall
Top

Hourly Wage

For full-time and part-time employees
Wages* Low (5th percentile) High (95th percentile) Average Median
Starting $21.59 $43.86 $30.19 $29.25
Overall $24.17 $52.16 $36.93 $35.02
Top $24.62 $52.90 $39.92 $40.87

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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.

Pay brackets for hourly wages

  • Starting pay: average pay offered for entry-level positions
  • Overall pay: average pay across all employees in this occupation
  • Top pay: average pay offered to top-paid employees

Industry Information

ALL INDUSTRIES
Transportation and Warehousing
ALL INDUSTRIES $75,399
Transportation and Warehousing $78,508

Skills Shortage

Employers that Recruited in the Last 2 Years
45%
45%)
Recruiting Employers that Experienced Hiring Difficulties
42%
42%
Employers with Unfilled Vacancies of over 4 Months
10%
10%
Vacancy Rate
4%
Related High School Subjects
  • Business, Administration, Finance and IT
    • Information Processing
    • Management and Marketing
  • English Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
    • Logistics
Related Post-Secondary Field of Study
  • Business, Management and Administrative Studies
Other Sources of Information
Updated May 25, 2021

Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) website: www.supplychaincanada.com

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Updated Mar 31, 2021. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.

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