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Description
Contractors and supervisors in electrical trades and telecommunications occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Electricians (72.200), Industrial electricians (72.201), Power system electricians (72.202), Electrical power line and cable workers (72.203), Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (72.204) and Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (72.205). They are employed in a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the above unit group descriptions. Contractors may be self-employed.
Job Titles
- Cable maintenance and repair supervisor
- Cablevision technicians foreman/woman
- Construction electricians foreman/woman
- Electrical contractor
- Industrial electrical systems foreman/woman
- Industrial electricians foreman/woman
- Plant electrician supervisor
- Power line and cable workers foreman/woman
- Power systems electricians foreman/woman
- Residential electrician supervisor
- Telecommunication installation and repair worker foreman/woman
Main Duties
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who install, repair and maintain electrical wiring, fixtures and control devices, power systems, telecommunication systems and cablevision systems
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments or subcontractors
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
- Train or arrange for training of workers
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
- Prepare work progress reports
- May manage the operations of their own companies
- May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.
Workplaces
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who install, repair and maintain electrical wiring, fixtures and control devices, power systems, telecommunication systems and cablevision systems
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments or subcontractors
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
- Train or arrange for training of workers
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
- Prepare work progress reports
- May manage the operations of their own companies
- May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.
Skills
- Persuading
- Instructing
- Negotiating
- Coordinating
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
Abilities
- Information Ordering
- Perceptual Speed
- Sound Localization
- Spatial Visualization
- Auditory Attention
Personal Attributes
- List of personal attributes goes here…
Similar Occupations
- Electrical mechanics foreman/woman (in 72020.00 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (72011) 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, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 70%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 19%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%
- 82% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations work all year, while 18% 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 48 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 57% of contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 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: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 52% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 48% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $22.68 | $32.00 | $40.00 |
| Canada | $28.27 | $40.50 | $56.07 |
Training
| TRAINING PROGRAM | INSTITUTION | CREDENTIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Electrical | Holland College | Certificate |
| Industrial Electrical Technology | Holland College | Certficate |
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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