National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.0

7 - Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

These occupations include trades supervisors and contractors, construction and mechanical tradespersons, operators of transportation and heavy equipment and trades helpers. These occupations are found in a wide range of industrial sectors, with many in the construction and transportation industries.

This category includes most of the apprenticeable trades, including all those related to the construction industry. Other occupations in this category usually require completion of college or vocational education programs combined with on-the-job training. Helpers obtain training on the job site. Progression to supervisory positions or self-employed contractor status is possible with experience. There is limited mobility or transferability of skills among occupations in this category due to specific apprenticeship, training and licensing requirements for most occupations.

73 - Maintenance and equipment operation trades

This major group comprises occupations in maintenance and equipment operation trades, which usually require more than two years of apprenticeship or on-the-job training in the trade. It includes contractors and supervisors, maintenance trades and heavy equipment and transport operators; machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicles); automotive service technicians; other mechanics and related repairers; train crew operations occupations; crane operators, drillers and blasters; and printing press operators and other trades and related occupations, not elsewhere classified.

730 - Contractors and supervisors, maintenance trades and heavy equipment and transport operators

This minor group includes maintenance trade contractors and heavy equipment and transport operator contractors who own and operate their own businesses; and supervisors who supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in maintenance and heavy equipment and transport operator trades. They are employed by railway transport companies and urban transit systems; utilities; aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul establishments; airlines and other aircraft operators; industrial machinery and transportation equipment and vehicle manufacturers; companies that own and operate heavy equipment and heavy equipment dealers, rental and service establishments; elevator construction and maintenance companies; refrigeration and air conditioning installation contractors, retail and servicing establishments and food wholesalers; engineering firms; motor vehicle dealers, garages, truck and trailer dealerships, fleet maintenance companies, and service stations; heating systems installation and service companies; appliance repair shops service companies and repair departments of retail and wholesale establishments; and electrical repair shops, service shops of electrical equipment manufacturers and maintenance departments of manufacturing companies; or they may be self-employed.

7303 - Supervisors, printing and related occupations

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who produce camera work and printing plates and cylinders, process film, print text and illustrations on paper, metal and other material, and bind and finish printed products. They are employed by companies that specialize in commercial printing or one of its components, such as binding or colour reproduction, in combined printing and publishing companies, such as newspapers and magazines, and in various establishments in both the public and private sectors that have in-house printing departments.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • bindery foreman/woman - printing
  • bindery supervisor - printing
  • composing room supervisor - printing
  • film processing supervisor
  • finishing supervisor - printing
  • photographic and film processing foreman/woman
  • platemaking supervisor - printing
  • prepress supervisor - printing
  • pressroom supervisor - printing

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • Printing plant managers (See 0911 Manufacturing managers)
  • Supervisors of desktop publishing operators (See 1211 Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers)

• Main duties

  Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule activities of workers who produce camera work and printing plates and cylinders; process film; and print, bind and finish books, newspapers, business forms and other printed products
  • Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
  • Review and approve all job proofs or samples in order to ensure quality of work meets client specifications
  • Requisition materials and supplies
  • Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
  • Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
  • Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
  • Prepare production and other reports
  • May set up machines or equipment.

• Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Completion of a college program in graphic arts technology may be required.
  • Several years of experience in the work area supervised is usually required.
  • Provincial trade certification may be required for some occupations in this unit group.

• Additional information

  • Progression to management positions, such as department, production or plant manager, is possible with experience.