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Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
What they do?
Contractors and supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
A. May manage the operations of own company
B. May also supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.
C. Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who repair and maintain aircraft, railway locomotives and cars, industrial machinery and equipment, construction and other heavy equipment, textile equipment, printing machines, heating equipment and furnaces, transformers and other electrical equipment, motor vehicles, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, electric appliances and other equipment, such as motorcycles, outboard motors and snowmobiles
D. Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
E. Requisition materials and supplies
F. Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
G. Train or arrange for training of workers
Where they find work?
1. Other services (except public administration) - 27.0%
2. Construction - 13.0%
3. Retail trade - 13.0%
4. Transportation and warehousing - 10.0%
5. Wholesale trade - 7.0%
What education do I need?
1. Completion of secondary school is usually required.
2. Several years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in a relevant trade are usually required.
3. Journeyman/woman trade certification in a relevant trade is required.
4. Most recent entrants have either a trade/vocational certificate or a community college diploma.
High School Subject that will help:
1. Math
2. English
3. Machine Shop
4. Industrial Arts
What can you expect to make:
The average hourly wages for Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades is $23.38/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 an average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Average Wage
Expected Wage by Age
Unemployment:
1% of Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades 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, Mechanic Trades is considered Average because:
1. Employment grew at an above-average rate.
2. The retirement rate is above average, and the number of retiring workers contributes to job openings.
3. Hourly wages ($23.38) are close to the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average.
4. The unemployment rate (1%) is below 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 are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
Unionization Rate:
The unionization rate (20%) is below 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, Mechanic Trades are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 54,500 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, an increase of 16% 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.
