Job requirements Communications Specialist Dispatcher in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Find out what you typically need to work as a communications specialist dispatcher in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region. 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

Newfoundland and Labrador

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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