7204-NOC

Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers

(NOC 72014)
Annual Earnings
$66,843
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
3,440

Career Overview

This group includes roofing, masonry, painting and other construction trade contractors, not elsewhere classified, who own and operate their own business. Supervisors in this group supervise and coordinate the activities of various tradespersons, installers, repairers and servicers classified in the following groups:

  • Masonry and plastering trades
  • Other construction trades
  • Other installers, repairers and servicers

These workers are employed by a wide range of establishments, which are indicated in the group descriptions. This group also includes:

  • Prefabricated product installation and service contractors
  • Proprietors of some repair and service establishments

Duties

Contractors and supervisors in this group perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of construction workers engaged in bricklaying, roofing, cement finishing, tilesetting, plastering, drywall installation, glazing, insulating and painting
  • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who install and service prefabricated products in residential and commercial properties, as well as workers who repair a wide variety of products, such as musical instruments, sports equipment, vending machines, bicycles and cameras
  • Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other subcontractors
  • Solve work problems and recommend ways to improve productivity and product quality
  • Order materials and supplies
  • Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
  • Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
  • Prepare work progress reports
  • May manage the operations of their own company
  • May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers

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

$66,843

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$42.00/hr
Median$32.05/hr
Low$22.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

9,640

% Employed Full Time

59%
Source: 2021 Census

Work takes place indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Career Pathways

There is little or no movement among the supervisors in this group.

Small businesses' contractors may execute tasks within their trade area of expertise, which is generally not the case for supervisors or contractors associated with a medium or large business.

Occupational Interests

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For more about occupational interests visit Skills for the Future Workforce > Characteristics.

Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Enterprising
Enterprising

Job Titles

Bicycle repair shop supervisor
Bricklaying contractor
Cement finishing contractor
Glaziers foreman/woman
Insulators foreman/woman
Painters and decorators supervisor
Painting contractor
Pest control supervisor
Plasterer foreman/woman
Roofing contractor
Tilesetters supervisor

Education, Training and Skills

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required
  • Several years of experience in the trade or in the work area supervised are usually required
  • Journeyman/woman trade certification may be required for some occupations in this unit group

Workers who are certified for an occupation by a regulator elsewhere in Canada can apply for the same certification from the regulator in B.C. Under the terms of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), most applicants who are transferring their credentials from elsewhere in Canada will not be required to complete additional training or testing. However, the B.C. regulator may ask applicants to provide further information such as a letter of good standing, references, or criminal record check.

For those who trained outside of Canada and never received certification from any Canadian jurisdiction, a full assessment is likely needed. Most occupational regulators have a process for assessment and recognize internationally trained applicants.

Contact Technical Safety BC for details on how to apply for certification in B.C.

For information about labour mobility in Canada, visit www.workersmobility.ca.

View a list of Professional Regulatory Authorities in B.C.

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Skills

Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.

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!

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

69%
Management of Personnel Resources

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

68%
Monitoring

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

67%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

66%
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.

66%
Critical Thinking

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

66%
Time Management

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

65%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

62%
Judgment and Decision Making

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

61%
Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

55%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

9,640
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 230 2.4%
Kootenay 280 2.9%
Mainland/Southwest 6,010 62.3%
North Coast and Nechako 90 0.9%
Northeast 90 0.9%
Thompson-Okanagan 1,200 12.4%
Vancouver Island/Coast 1,740 18.0%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

3,440
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 (2023-2033)

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 80 0.7%
Kootenay 80 -0.1%
Mainland/Southwest 1,930 0.4%
North Coast and Nechako 20 0.0%
Northeast 30 0.6%
Thompson-Okanagan 580 1.4%
Vancouver Island/Coast 720 0.6%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.

Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Construction2,720
Business, Building And Other Support Services150
Manufacturing110
Retail Trade90
Public Administration40
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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