Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
High opportunity occupation
Career Overview
Supervisors in this group supervise:
- Bricklayers (72320)
- Insulators (72321)
- Concrete finishers (73100)
- Tilesetters (73101)
- Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (73102)
- Roofers and shinglers (73110)
- Glaziers (73111)
- Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (73112)
- Floor covering installers (73113)
- Residential and commercial installers and servicers (73200)
- General building maintenance workers and building superintendents (73201)
- Pest controllers and fumigators (73202)
- Other repairers and servicers (73209)
Contractors in this group work for a wide range of businesses, including roofing, masonry, painting and other construction trade contractors, not elsewhere classified, who own and operate their own business.
It also includes prefabricated product installation, and service contractors and owners of some repair and service businesses.
They may also be self-employed.
Job Titles
Duties
In general, workers in this group:
- 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 also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of apprentices, helpers and labourers
- May manage the operations of their own company
Small business contractors may do tasks within their trade area of expertise, which is generally not the case for supervisors or contractors working in medium or large business.
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
9,640% Employed Full Time
59%Work takes place both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
Career Pathways
There is little or no movement among the supervisors in this group.
Some supervisors who are employees may transition to opening their own business.
Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- Secondary (high) school certificate is usually required
- Several years of experience in the trade or in the work area supervised are usually required
- Journeyperson trade certification may be needed for some occupations in this group
Education programs in B.C.
Top Skills
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Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
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.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
9,640Employment by Region
| 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% |
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 (2025-2035)
4,570Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2025-2035)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 100 | 0.6% |
| Kootenay | 70 | -1.4% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 2,910 | 1.3% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 30 | 0.4% |
| Northeast | 30 | 0.2% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 610 | 0.6% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 820 | 0.8% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2025-2035) |
|---|---|
| Construction | 3,760 |
| Business, Building and Other Support Services | 160 |
| Manufacturing | 120 |
| Retail Trade | 110 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 50 |
Resources
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British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA)www.bccassn.com