Recording, Scheduling and Distributing Occupations (NOC 147)

What They Do Shippers and receivers ship and receive goods, maintain records, and oversee loading/unloading of goods. Storekeepers and parts clerks store and issue parts/supplies both for sale and use in their organizations. Production clerks prepare work schedules, and co-ordinate/monitor movement of materials and the production process. Purchasing clerks buy materials for organizations. Inventory clerks maintain computerized or manual records of materials. Dispatchers operate radio/telecommunications equipment to dispatch vehicles, drivers, and personnel. Radio operators communicate with personnel on ships, aircraft, offshore oil rigs, and other remote locations. They also operate Canadian Forces communications equipment. Transportation route and crew schedulers prepare route schedules and assign personnel for transit systems/other transportation.

Where They Find Work —    Top Occupational Areas Wholesale trade 41% Retail trade 18% Transportation and warehousing 12% Public administration 5% Administrative and support waste management and remediation services 3% Fabricated metal product manufacturing 3% Food manufacturing 3% People in this group work in business/government. The unionization rate (29%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations. The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Recording, Scheduling and Distributing Occupations are found in Quebec and Ontario while the lowest concentrations are in Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.

Related Occupation(s) Mail and Message Distribution Occupations (NOC 146)

Something to Think About To enhance your professional knowledge and broaden your opportunities, consider: Assessing new office equipment/ software programs Maintaining office machinery Learning how to build and maintain customer relations

Use the "Where They Find Work" graph to target your worksearch. It may be easier to get into industries with the most people in this field. Want to work in an industry that hires fewer workers in this field? To be more marketable, check out whether you have the most up-to-date knowledge and technology skills for that industry. Check the provincial/territorial or local information (http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca) for opportunities in your area.

What You Need You usually need a high school diploma and may need some specialized training after high school, along with some work experience. To be a shipper or receiver, you may need a driver's licence and forklift certificate. To be a parts clerk, you may need a three-year apprenticeship program or specialized high school training and a one-year college course. Trade certification is available but voluntary in all provinces, except in Ontario. British Columbia offers a three-year apprenticeship program and voluntary certification for industrial engines/equipment partsperson. Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is also available to qualified parts clerks. To be an inventory clerk, you may need courses in production/inventory management and must be able to operate computerized inventory systems. To be a police or emergency dispatcher, you usually need on-the-job training. To operate radios, you usually require a provincial radio operator's certificate. With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a supervisor. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma, and almost 3 in 10 have an undergraduate university degree.

Required/Related    Educational Programs* This will let you explore the program(s) of study that lead to this (these) occupation(s). Business Administration (C121) Architectural and Construction Technologies - Other (C331) Computer Science (C720) Commerce - Business Administration (U120) Psychology (U870) *  These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.

Useful Experience/Skills Communication skills Record-keeping/inventory Supervisory experience Computer literacy		Useful High School Subjects Business Computer Basics Math English
Depending on your background, this Education, Training, and Experience info will help you to: Choose your high school courses Plan your post-secondary program Choose relevant volunteer work Decide what new skills to learn Read job ads, professional journals, and newspapers for what the industry needs and employers want. Talk to employers and employees to find out the exceptional skills and knowledge that will help you land a job.

Current Conditions Your work prospects are rated LIMITED because: Employment grew at an average rate. Hourly wages ($14.96) are close to the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average. The unemployment rate (6%) is close to the 2004 average (7%).

Work Prospects Current   Limited   2009   Limited

Outlook to 2009 Your work prospects will continue to be LIMITED because: The employment growth rate will likely be close to the average. The retirement rate will likely be below average, and the number of retiring workers should not contribute significantly to job openings. The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.

Preparing for the Competition You'll be competing with school-leavers/unemployed workers. You're more likely to be hired if you have skills in electronic information handling technology such as inventory management systems.

If you are beginning your career investigation, national outlooks will give you a good overview of trends. Ready to explore an occupation in more detail? Check provincial/territorial or local outlooks (http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca).

What you can expect to make (Average Hourly Earnings ($/hour))
Age Group This Occupation All Occupations 20-24 $11.22 $11.74 25-54 $15.82 $19.76 55+ $16.66 $19.59 Overall Average for Ages (20+) This Occupation All Occupations $14.96 $18.07		Hourly wages ($14.96) are close to the national average ($18.07). These earnings are close to the average for occupations in the business, finance and administration sector and are close to the average for all intermediate occupations. These wages grew at an average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Your salary can be affected by your background, the company's size and benefits, and the region and setting (urban or rural). Check out salaries in your own region by seeking info from: Employees/unions/associations Employers/human resource people Training institutions and placement services Company websites Professional/trade journals

Close to the average
The unemployment rate (6%) is close to the 2004 average (7%). This rate is close to the average for intermediate occupations. A low unemployment rate often means less competition for the jobs available. But you still need to have the required training and experience. A high unemployment rate doesn't necessarily mean you'll have great difficulty getting hired. But it can mean a fluctuating demand for workers, and you may experience bouts of unemployment.		Year This Occupation All Occupations 1991 8% 10% 1992 10% 11% 1993 9% 11% 1994 6% 10% 1995 7% 10% 1996 7% 10% 1997 5% 9% 1998 6% 8% 1999 6% 8% 2000 5% 7% 2001 6% 7% 2002 6% 8% 2003 6% 8% 2004 6% 7%

% of part-time work is about the same as average
This Occupation All Occupations Full-time 92% 81% Part-time 8% 19%		There were 260,000 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, an increase of 26% since 1997. The percentage of part-time workers is 8% compared to the 2004 average (19%) and has risen significantly since 1997.
When full-time work is difficult to find, look at alternatives such as contract work, consulting, shared positions, and telework.

Below average
The percentage of self-employed workers (1%) is below the 2004 average (15%)		This Occupation All Occupations Self-Employed 1% 15%
Does this occupation have an above-average rate of self-employment? Consider being your own boss if you can't find work with an employer.

Age Group This Occupation All Occupations 20-24 13% 10% 25-54 74% 72% 55+ 8% 12%		The younger-than-average age (38) of worker will likely result in a below-average retirement rate to 2009.
Look at the youngest group. A low percentage means fewer openings for brand-new workers. A high percentage means more openings for brand-new workers. Look at the oldest age group. A high percentage means positions could open up from retirements. This could be significant for both mid-career changers and brand-new workers.

Average
The percentage of women is 31% compared to the 2004 average of 48% and has stayed about the same since 1997.		This Occupation All Occupations Percent Women 31% 48%

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