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Contractors and Supervisors, Electrical Trades and Telecommunications Occupations  (NOC 7212)
Chaudière-Appalaches Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

This unit group includes telecommunications and electrical trade contractors who own and operate their own businesses. This group also includes supervisors who supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: <i>Electricians</i> (7241), <i>Industrial Electricians</i> (7242), <i>Power System Electricians</i> (7243), <i>Electrical Power Line and Cable Workers</i> (7244), <i>Telecommunications Line and Cable Workers</i> (7245), <i>Telecommunications Installation and Repair Workers</i> (7246) and <i>Cable Television Service and Maintenance Technicians</i> (7247). They are employed in a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the above unit group descriptions.

electrical contractor, foreman/woman, cablevision technicians, foreman/woman, construction electricians, foreman/woman, industrial electricians, foreman/woman, power line and cable workers, foreman/woman, power system electricians, foreman/woman, telecommunications installation and repair workers, supervisor, cable maintenance and repair, supervisor, plant electricians, supervisor, residential electricians.

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Contractors and supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who install, repair and maintain electrical wiring, fixtures and control devices, power systems, telecommunication systems and cablevision systems
  • Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other subcontractors or 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 work progress reports
  • May manage the operations of own company
  • May also supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Montmagny, Sainte-Marie, Saint-Georges, Thetford Mines, Beauceville, Black Lake, Charny, Disraeli, Lac-Etchemin, Lévis, Saint-Jean-Chrysostome, Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, Saint-Nicolas, Saint-Rédempteur, Saint-Romuald

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Outlook & Prospects for Contractors and Supervisors, Electrical Trades and Telecommunications Occupations in Chaudière-Appalaches Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Contractors and Supervisors, Electrical Trades and Telecommunications Occupations in Chaudière-Appalaches Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Chaudière-Appalaches Region Fair 2012-11-15

For the 2012-2014 period, job opportunities in Chaudiere-Appalaches are expected to be fair for this occupation.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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