Canada Limited

Transportation route and crew schedulers

Transportation route and crew schedulers prepare operational and crew schedules for transportation equipment and operating personnel. They are employed by municipal transit commissions, truck, delivery and courier companies, railways, airlines and by other transportation establishments in both the private and public sectors.

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation

Entry-level

CA$21.68

/hr

Typical

CA$32.69

/hr

Experienced

CA$52.20

/hr

Average: CA$35.27/hr

98.1% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples

bus scheduler
crew scheduler - transportation
flight crew scheduler
schedule analyst
train scheduler
transit scheduler
transportation schedules writer
truck scheduler

All Examples

air transport schedule analyst
bus scheduler
bus transportation service coordinator
charter coordinator
crew dispatcher
crew scheduler - aeronautics
crew scheduler - railway transport
crew scheduler - transportation
depot clerk - transit system
flight crew scheduler
flight scheduler
logistics clerk - transportation
rapid transit scheduler
schedule analyst
schedule control clerk
schedule maker
schedule writer
scheduler - transit system
senior schedule writer
subway scheduler
train scheduler
transit planner
transit scheduler
transportation clerk
transportation route scheduler
transportation routes scheduler
transportation schedule clerk
transportation schedule maker
transportation schedules writer
truck scheduler

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
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.

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.
Several years of experience in an appropriate transportation sector are usually required.
On-the-job training may be provided.