72014

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

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

7 › 72 › 720 › 7201

Definition

Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers supervise and coordinate the activities of various tradespersons, installers, repairers and servicers classified in the following minor groups: Bricklayers and Insulators (7232), Concrete finishers, tilesetters and plasterers (7310), Roofers, Glaziers, Painters, decorators and floor covering installers (7311) and Building maintenance installers, servicers and repairers (7320). They are employed by a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the unit group descriptions. Contractors may be self-employed. This unit group also includes prefabricated product installation and service contractors and proprietors of some repair and service establishments.

Main duties

This group performs 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, and 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
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
Requisition 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 own company
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.

Example 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

Overview

NOC 72014 (Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers) is classified as a TEER 2 occupation under the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. This category includes professionals who supervise and coordinate the activities of various tradespersons, installers, repairers, and servicers, such as roofers, painters, and glasiers. Because this is a TEER 2 occupation, skilled workers in this category are highly valued in the Canadian labour market and have several pathways for permanent residency.

To qualify under NOC 72014, candidates must perform duties that include supervising, coordinating, and scheduling work activities, establishing methods to meet work schedules, and resolving work-related problems. Employment requirements typically include the completion of secondary school, several years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in the corresponding trade, and, in some provinces, trade certification or licensing. Successful applicants often leverage these qualifications to apply through Canada's Express Entry system under the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), as well as targeted Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal immigration advice. For official guidance and up-to-date program requirements, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

Commonly confused codes

72013Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.