Description
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). They are employed by a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the unit group descriptions. Contractors may be self-employed. This unit group also includes prefabricated product installation and service contractors and proprietors of some repair and service establishments.
Job Titles
- Bicycle repair shop supervisor
- Bricklaying contractor
- Cement finishing contractor
- Glaziers foreman/woman
- Insulators foreman/woman
- Painters and decorators supervisor
- Painting contractor
- Pest control supervisor
- Plasterer foreman/woman
- Roofing contractor
- Tilesetters supervisor
Main Duties
- 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.
Workplaces
- Bricklaying contractors
- Building management companies
- Building management companies
- Carpet outlets
- Cement and concrete contractors
- Companies specializing in specific product installation and service
- Condominium corporations
- Construction companies
- Construction glass installation contractors
- Drywalling contractors
Skills
- Instructing
- Management of Financial Resources
- Management of Material Resources
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Time Management
Abilities
- Spatial Visualization
- Auditory Attention
- Categorization Flexibility
- Colour Perception
- Deductive Reasoning
Personal Attributes
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration Independence
Similar Occupations
- Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades (72012)
- Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (72013)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (72014) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 250 people work in this occupation.
- Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 90% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 61% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 63% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 15% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 15% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $21.00 | $34.50 | $43.27 |
| Canada | $23.00 | $36.00 | $48.08 |
Training
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