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Contractors and Supervisors, Trades and Related Workers
What they do?
Contractors and supervisors, trades and related workers
A. Machinists, machining and tooling inspectors, and tool and die makers
B. Electricians, electrical power line and cable workers, telecommunication line/cable workers and installation/repair workers, and cable television service and maintenance technicians
C. Plumbers, steam fitters, pipefitters, sprinkler system installers, and gas fitters
D. Sheet metal workers, boilermakers, structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters, ironworkers, skilled welders, blacksmiths, and die setters
E. Carpenters and related workers
F. Machinery and transportation equipment, motor vehicle, and other mechanics
G. Crane operators; drillers/blasters in surface mining, quarrying, and construction; heavy equipment operators; longshore workers; public works maintenance equipment operators; railway track maintenance workers; and water well drillers
H. Workers who produce camera work, printing plates, and cylinders; process film; print text and illustrations; and bind/finish
printed products
I. Masons, plasterers, construction workers, installers, repairers, and servicers
Where they find work?
1. Construction - 51.0%
2. Other services (except public administration) - 6.0%
3. Transportation and warehousing - 5.0%
4. Fabricated metal product manufacturing - 4.0%
5. Printing and related support activities - 4.0%
6. Retail trade - 3.0%
7. Wholesale trade - 3.0%
What education do I need?
1. You usually need a high school diploma.
2. You need several years' experience as a qualified tradesperson in a relevant trade.
3. You may need trade certification in the province/territory where you'll work.
4. Almost 2 in 5 have either a community college diploma or a undergraduate university degree.
High School Subject that will help:
1. Accounting
2. English
3. Machine Shop
4. Marketing
What can you expect to make:
The average hourly wages for Contractors and Supervisors, Trades and Related Workers is $23.23/HR, which is above average for occupations in the trades, transport and equipment operators sector and above average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations. These wages grew at a below-average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Average Wage
Expected Wage by Age
Unemployment:
2% of Contractors and Supervisors, Trades and Related Workers are unemployed. This rate is below the average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
Unemployment
Trends in Unemployment
Current Job Outlook:
The job outlook for Contractors and Supervisors, Trades and Related Workers is considered Average because:
1. Employment grew at an average rate.
2. The retirement rate is above average, and the number of retiring workers contributes to job openings.
3. Hourly wages ($23.23) are close to the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is below average.
4. The unemployment rate (2%) is close to the 2004 average (7%).
Future Job Prospects:
Your job outlook will continue to be Average because:
1. The employment growth rate will likely be below average because of an expected decline in the residential construction industry.
2. The retirement rate will likely be above average and the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
3. The number of job openings will likely exceed the number of job seekers. This will not be significant enough to have an impact on the work prospects.
Highest Concetration:
The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
Unionization Rate:
The unionization rate (32%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations.
Useful Experience:
1. Leadership
2. Communication skills
3. Planning
Part Time Workers
Part time workers:
3% of Contractors and Supervisors, Trades and Related Workers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 201,500 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, an increase of 11% since 1997.
Age Demographics
Age Demographics:
The relatively low percentage of younger workers suggests few entry-level job openings, and could point to a greater need for workers with experience or a number of years of training. The older-than-average age (44) of worker will likely result in an above-average retirement rate to 2009.
