72013
Canada Moderate
Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
Contractors and supervisors in carpentry trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Carpenters (72310) and Cabinetmakers (72311). 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.
Employment Outlooks
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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$25.00
/hr
Typical
CA$38.00
/hr
Experienced
CA$51.17
/hr
Average: CA$38.83/hr
89.4% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
- cabinetmaking contractor
- carpenter supervisor
- carpentry contractor
- finish carpenters foreman/woman
- form builders foreman/woman
- framers foreman/woman
- maintenance carpenters foreman/woman
All Examples
- 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 foreman/woman - residential construction
- general supervisor - building construction
- general supervisor - residential construction
- maintenance carpenters foreman/woman
- residential construction foreman/woman
- residential construction supervisor
- ship joiners foreman/woman
- stair builders foreman/woman
- wood frame building foreman/woman
- wood patternmakers foreman/woman
Main Duties
Main Duties
- This group performs some or all of the following 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.
- 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.
Requirements
Employment Requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Several years of experience as a qualified carpenter or cabinetmaker are required.
- Journeyman/woman trade certification as a carpenter or cabinetmaker is usually required.