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Description
Contractors and supervisors in carpentry trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Carpenters (72.310) and Cabinetmakers (72.311). They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, maintenance departments of industrial establishments, and custom furniture and fixture manufacturing or repair companies. Contractors may be self-employed.
Job Titles
- Cabinetmakers foreman/woman
- Cabinetmaking contractor
- Carpenter supervisor
- Carpenter-contractor
- Carpenters foreman/woman
- Carpentry contractor
- Carpentry foreman/woman
- Carpentry supervisor
- Concrete form builders foreman/woman – carpentry
- Contractor-carpenter
- Finish carpenters foreman/woman
- Finish joiners foreman/woman
- Form builders foreman/woman
- Framers foreman/woman
- General carpenters foreman/woman
- General foreman/woman – building construction
- General supervisor – building construction
- General supervisor – residential construction
- Maintenance carpenters foreman/woman
- Residential construction foreman/woman
- Ship joiners foreman/woman
- Stair builders foreman/woman
- Wood frame building foreman/woman
- Wood patternmakers foreman/woman
Main Duties
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of carpenters who construct, renovate and maintain structures of wood and other building materials and build and install interior finishing in residential, commercial and industrial buildings; and of cabinetmakers who construct and repair custom wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures and related products
- 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 hirings and promotions
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
- Prepare schedules 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
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of carpenters who construct, renovate and maintain structures of wood and other building materials and build and install interior finishing in residential, commercial and industrial buildings; and of cabinetmakers who construct and repair custom wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures and related products
- 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 hirings and promotions
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
- Prepare schedules 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.
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
- Construction managers (70010)
- Home building and renovation managers (70011)
- Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing (92022)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (72013) 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.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.
Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%
- 65% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades work all year, while 35% 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 47 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 64% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades 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: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 27% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 23% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $22.00 | $26.00 | $35.16 |
| Canada | $22.50 | $34.62 | $48.08 |
Training
| TRAINING PROGRAM | INSTITUTION | CREDENTIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Carpentry | Holland College | Certificate |
| Heritage Retrofit Carpentry | Holland College | Certificate |
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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