9221-NOC

Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling

(NOC 9221)
Annual Earnings
$69,356
Typical Education Background
High School
Job Openings
(2022-2032)
90

Career Overview

Supervisors in this group:

  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in motor vehicle production departments
  • Work in plants that manufacture automobiles, vans and light trucks

Duties

Supervisors in this group perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers in motor vehicle manufacturing production departments such as body shop, chassis, paint, trim and hardware, and final assembly
  • Set up methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other units
  • Solve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
  • Order materials and supplies
  • Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
  • Recommend staffing actions such as hiring and promotions
  • Prepare production and other reports

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$69,356

Provincial Hourly Rate

HighN/A
MedianN/A
LowN/A
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2022 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

100

% Employed Full Time

79%
Source: 2016 Census

Work takes place in a regular controlled indoor setting.

Career Pathways

Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

Occupational Interests

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Enterprising
Enterprising

Job Titles

Foreperson, automobile assembly
Foreperson, motor vehicle manufacturing
Supervisor, body shop / paint shop

Education, Training and Skills

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Post-secondary education in engineering, sciences, business or other related discipline is usually required.
  • Several years of experience as a production worker in motor vehicle manufacturing are required.

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Business Administration/Management/Commerce
  • Engineering Science
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

75%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

75%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

72%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

72%
Management of Personnel Resources

Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.

72%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

72%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

72%
Judgment and Decision-Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

69%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

66%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

63%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

100
Source: 2016 Census

Employment by Region

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Kootenay
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North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
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Region Employment (2022) % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo N/A 0.0%
Kootenay N/A 0.0%
Mainland/Southwest 80 76.9%
North Coast and Nechako N/A N/A
Northeast N/A 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 20 30.8%
Vancouver Island/Coast N/A 0.0%
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2022-2032)

90
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2022-2032)

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Kootenay
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Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo N/A N/A
Kootenay N/A N/A
Mainland/Southwest 0 1.2%
North Coast and Nechako N/A N/A
Northeast N/A N/A
Thompson-Okanagan 0 0.0%
Vancouver Island/Coast N/A N/A
N/A: Data is not available for this region.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2022-2032)
Manufacturing49,200
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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