Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers supervise and coordinate the activities of various tradespersons, installers, repairers and servicers classified in the following minor groups: Bricklayers and Insulators (72.32), Concrete finishers, tilesetters and plasterers (73.10), Roofers, Glaziers, Painters, decorators and floor covering installers (73.11) and Building maintenance installers, servicers and repairers (73.20). This unit group also includes prefabricated product installation and service contractors and proprietors of some repair and service establishments.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
NS, SK, AB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of construction workers engaged in bricklaying, roofing, cement finishing, tilesetting, plastering, drywall installation, glazing, insulating and painting, and workers who install and service prefabricated products in residential and commercial properties, as well as workers who repair a wide variety of products, such as musical instruments, sports equipment, vending machines, bicycles and cameras
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other subcontractors
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare work progress reports
- May manage the operations of own company
- May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkSeveral years of experience in the trade or in the work area supervised are usually required.
- checkJourneyman/woman trade certification may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Market Outlook by Province
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,450 people work in this occupation. Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 74% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations64% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.56% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 94% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 6% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 21% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Sustained demand for this occupation is expected, as most employment is in the construction sector.Strong growth in residential construction and a modest growth in renovations and non-residential construction over the forecast period will enhance employment prospects for this occupation.Over the long term, the industry faces the challenge of an aging workforce and not enough young workers to replace them.Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 1,450 people work in this occupation. Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 77% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations63% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.64% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.The construction industry is expected to expand as builders respond to the demand generated by population growth and tight supply with resulting demand for employees.Home energy efficiency / retrofit programs funded by various levels of government programs are expected to continue to create demand in the renovation sector.Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of health care facilities and schools will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period. Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in Alberta: Approximately 7,300 people work in this occupation. Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 79% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations57% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.64% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 91% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 9% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 19% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
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Management of Personnel Resources
to effectively coordinate diverse teams, ensuring tasks are assigned and completed efficiently
Time Management
to meet deadlines and client expectations by closely handling project timelines and schedules
Verbal Ability
to effectively communicate with clients, team members and stakeholders, ensuring project requirements are well understood
Spatial Visualization
to plan layouts and creatively solve problems in three-dimensional space for efficient construction or repair projects
Attention to Detail
to meticulously inspect and ensure the quality and precision of construction, installation, or repair work
Knowledge in Business Management
to understand managing projects and coordinating teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and overseeing budget and resource allocation
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