Summary Communications Officer - Emergency Services in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region
Find key facts and figures about working as a communications officer - emergency services. The following information is applicable to all Dispatchers (NOC 14404).
Description
Dispatchers operate radios and other telecommunication equipment to dispatch emergency vehicles and to coordinate the activities of drivers and other personnel. They are employed by police, fire and health departments, other emergency service agencies, taxi, delivery and courier services, trucking and utilities companies, and other commercial and industrial establishments.
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Requirements
High school or specific training
This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$24.43/hour
Median wage in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region
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Prospects
Moderate
The job prospects are fair in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Jobs
0 jobs
advertised in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Competencies
- Coordinating
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Management of Personnel Resources
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