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Supervisors, electronics manufacturing (NOC 9222)

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About this job

Supervisors in this group:

supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate, test, repair and inspect electronic parts, components and systems.
work in electronics manufacturing plants

Common job titles

foreperson, business machines
foreperson, IC (integrated circuit) making
foreperson, inspection / systems test

foreperson, PCB (printed circuit board)
foreperson, semiconductors
foreperson, telecommunications

foreperson, business machines
foreperson, IC (integrated circuit) making
foreperson, inspection / systems test
foreperson, PCB (printed circuit board)
foreperson, semiconductors
foreperson, telecommunications

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$53,653

Source: 2017 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2017 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))

Provincial hourly rate

High
Median
Low

Source: 2017 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2018-2028)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

2018 - 2023
2023 - 2028

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 100

2018
2023
2028

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

New jobs due to economic growth:
10.0%
10 openings

Replacement of retiring workers:
90.0%
90 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Cariboo

Employment in 2018:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Kootenay

Employment in 2018:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Mainland / Southwest

Employment in 2018:

210

Average annual employment growth:

0.4%

Expected number of job openings:

100

North Coast & Nechako

Employment in 2018:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Northeast

Employment in 2018:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Thompson-Okanagan

Employment in 2018:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Vancouver Island / Coast

Employment in 2018:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

N/A - Data not available

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

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

supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who assemble, make, inspect and test electronic and electromechanical assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components
set up methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
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
ensure safety rules and regulations are followed
prepare production and other reports
may set up machines and equipment
supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related helpers and labourers

Work environment

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

Work takes place in a regular controlled indoor setting.

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

200 workers are employed

78% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by gender

Men

Women

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by age group

15 - 24 years

25 - 44 years

45 - 64 years

65+ years

Source: 2016 Census

Labour force by industry

Manufacturing:

71%

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services:

10%

Transportation and Warehousing:

Educational Services:

Information, Culture and Recreation:

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Source: 2016 Census

Employment by region

% employment of this occupation

% employment of all occupations

Cariboo

Kootenay

Mainland / Southwest

North Coast & Nechako

Northeast

Thompson-Okanagan

Vancouver Island / Coast

N/A - Data not available

Source: 2016 Census

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

Completion of secondary school is required.
Several years of experience as an electronics assembler, fabricator, inspector or tester are usually required.
Post-secondary education in electronics or a related discipline is required.

Skills

Directive
Social
Numerical Ability
Clerical Ability

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Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering

For more information about programs offered specifically for this career, visit EducationPlannerBC.

Career paths and resources

Career paths

At this time, career path information is not available for this occupation.

Additional resources

Additional resources are not currently available for this career.

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Profile last updated:
January 18, 2018

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