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Residential Home Builders and Renovators  (NOC 0712)
Southern 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

Bridgewater, Digby, Lunenburg, Shelburne, Yarmouth

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Wages for Residential Home Builders and Renovators in Southern 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
Southern Region 10.15 17.52 23.79 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
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