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Description
Contractors and supervisors in mechanic trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in unit groups within the following minor groups: Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicle) (72.40), Automotive service technicians (72.41) and Small motor, engine and equipment mechanics and related repairers (including electrical components) (72.42). They are employed in a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the unit group descriptions of the above minor groups. Contractors may be self-employed.
Job Titles
- Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic foreman/woman
- Aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) supervisor
- Aircraft mechanics and inspectors foreman/woman
- Appliance repair shop supervisor
- Electrical mechanics foreman/woman
- Heating systems contractor
- Heating systems mechanics foreman/woman
- Heavy equipment mechanic foreman/woman
- Heavy machinery assembly foreman/woman
- Industrial mechanics supervisor
- Motor vehicle repair shop supervisor
- Printing machine repairers foreman/woman
- Railway car repairer foreman/woman
- Railway equipment maintenance inspectors foreman/woman
- Small-engine repair shop foreman/woman
- Small-engine repair shop supervisor
- Textile machine mechanics foreman/woman
Main Duties
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who repair and maintain aircraft, railway locomotives and cars, industrial machinery and equipment, construction and other heavy equipment, textile equipment, printing machines, heating equipment and furnaces, transformers and other electrical equipment, motor vehicles, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, electric appliances and other equipment, such as motorcycles, outboard motors and snowmobiles
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
- 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 hiring and promotions
- Ensure that standards for safe working conditions are observed
- Prepare production and other reports
- May manage the operations of their own companies
- May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.
Workplaces
- Aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul establishments
- Aircraft operators
- Airlines
- Appliance service companies
- Automobile appraisal centres
- Automobile body repair companies
- Automobile dealerships
- Automotive service shops of retail establishments
- Automotive specialty shops
- Companies that own and operate heavy equipment
Skills
- Preventative Maintenance
- Repairing
- Instructing
- Management of Financial Resources
- Management of Material Resources
Abilities
- Hearing Sensitivity
- Multitasking
- Sound Localization
- Auditory Attention
- Categorization Flexibility
Personal Attributes
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (72020) 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, mechanic trades in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 200 people work in this occupation.
- Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 71%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 88% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 13% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 88% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 13% 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 49 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 63% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 82% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 18% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 38% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 31% 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 | $27.15 | $29.07 | $46.00 |
| Canada | $22.00 | $37.50 | $59.52 |
Training
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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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