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Residential Home Builders and Renovators  (NOC 0712)
Halifax Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Residential home builders own, operate and manage companies engaged in the construction of new residential homes. Residential home renovators own, operate and manage companies engaged in the renovation of existing residential homes.

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Residential home builders and renovators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a residential home building or renovating company
  • Prepare bids for home construction or renovation projects
  • Consult with customers, architects and engineers regarding plans and specifications
  • Select, employ and supervise trade subcontractors to do specialized work, such as plumbing, heating and electrical work
  • Plan and prepare work schedules and co-ordinate the activities of subcontractors
  • Inspect work performed by subcontractors to ensure quality and conformity with plans and specifications
  • Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers and trade subcontractors
  • Develop and implement marketing and advertising strategies to promote company's products and services
  • May perform carpentry or other trade work during home construction or renovation activities.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Halifax, Dartmouth, Brookside, Goodwood, Hammonds Plains Road, Hatchet Lake, Lake Echo, Uplands Park

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Wages for Residential Home Builders and Renovators in Halifax Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 18.00 37.50 57.69 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta 22.50 43.27 62.62 Note
Reference Period: 2011
Source: Alberta Wage and Salary Survey
British Columbia 12.90 17.50 25.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Manitoba N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
New Brunswick 10.00 13.98 34.20 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador 10.00 13.04 35.92 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Northwest Territories N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Nova Scotia 10.15 16.00 26.75 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Ontario 13.00 16.13 24.75 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Prince Edward Island 12.03 16.06 48.36 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Québec 13.00 18.00 26.25 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Saskatchewan N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Yukon N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
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