National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
Introduction
Hierarchical structure

7201 - Contractors and supervisors, technical industrial, electrical and construction trades and related workers

This minor group comprises contractors and supervisors, technical industrial, electrical and construction trades and related workers, including contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations; contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations; contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades; contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades; and contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers. Contractors own and operate their own businesses and supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of workers.

They are employed by construction companies; electrical, mechanical, carpentry, bricklaying, masonry, cement and concrete, plastering, drywalling and lathing, roofing, insulation, painting, floor covering, construction glass installation, and plumbing and pipefitting trade contractors; maintenance departments of industrial, commercial and manufacturing establishments; machine shops; structural, platework and related metal products fabrication, manufacturing and erecting companies; electric power generation, transmission and distribution companies and public utility commissions; telephone, cable and satellite television and other telecommunications transmission companies; gas distribution companies; manufacturers of custom furniture and fixtures and of precast concrete products; service and repair shops; glass fabrication shops; and pest control companies; or they may be self-employed.

72010 - Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations

Contractors and supervisors in machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (72100), Tool and die makers (72101), Sheet metal workers (72102), Boilermakers (72103), Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (72104), Ironworkers (72105), Welders and related machine operators (72106) and Machining tool operators (94106). They are employed by structural, platework and related metal products fabrication, manufacturing and erecting companies and machine shops. Contractors may be self-employed.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • automotive machine shop foreman/woman
    • blacksmith foreman/woman
    • boilermaker foreman/woman
    • boilermaker supervisor
    • ironwork contractor
    • ironworkers foreman/woman
    • machine shop supervisor
    • machinists foreman/woman
    • machinists supervisor
    • maintenance machine shop foreman/woman
    • metal mould and metal patternmakers supervisor
    • sheet metal workers supervisor
    • structural metal fitter supervisor
    • tool and die inspectors supervisor
    • tool and die makers foreman/woman
    • welder supervisor

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Computer numerically controlled coordinate measuring machine (CNC/CMM) programmer (See 22302 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians)
    • Computer-assisted design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) programmer (See 22302 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians)
    • Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling (See 92020 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling)
    • Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing (See 92023 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who shape, form and join metal parts or products to specified dimensions, machine metal into parts, products, tools and dies or moulds with precise measurements and erect light and heavy metal products and structures
    • Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other 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 production and other reports
    • Set up machines and equipment and write programs for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
    • May manage the operations of their own companies
    • May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, machine operators, 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.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
    • Several years of experience as a qualified machinist or tool and die maker are required.
    • Journeyman/woman trade certification in machining, tool and die making or in another related metalworking trade is required.

72011 - Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations

Contractors and supervisors in electrical trades and telecommunications occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Electricians (72200), Industrial electricians (72201), Power system electricians (72202), Electrical power line and cable workers (72203), Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (72204) and Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (72205). They are employed in a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the above unit group descriptions. Contractors may be self-employed.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • cable maintenance and repair supervisor
    • cablevision technicians foreman/woman
    • construction electricians foreman/woman
    • electrical contractor
    • industrial electrical systems foreman/woman
    • plant electrician supervisor
    • power line and cable workers foreman/woman
    • power systems electricians foreman/woman
    • residential electrician supervisor
    • telecommunication installation and repair worker foreman/woman

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Electrical mechanics foreman/woman (See 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Supervise, coordinate 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 coordinate work activities with other departments or subcontractors
    • 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 their own companies
    • 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.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
    • Several years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in a relevant trade are required.
    • Journeyman/woman trade certification in a relevant trade is required.

  • Additional information

    • There is some mobility between jobs within a specific trade; however, there is little or no intertrade mobility.

72012 - Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades

Contractors and supervisors in pipefitting trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Plumbers (72300), Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (72301) and Gas fitters (72302). They are employed by construction companies, mechanical, plumbing and pipefitting trade contractors and maintenance departments of industrial, commercial and manufacturing establishments. Contractors may be self-employed.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • gas fitters foreman/woman
    • gas fitters supervisor
    • pipefitters foreman/woman
    • pipefitting contractor
    • plumber foreman/woman
    • plumbers supervisor
    • plumbing contractor
    • sprinkler system installer foreman/woman
    • steamfitter foreman/woman
    • steamfitters supervisor

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (See 72014 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who install, repair and maintain piping systems used for the transmission of steam, heat, water, oil and other liquids and gases in residential, commercial, industrial and other installations
    • Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
    • Requisition materials and supplies
    • Resolve work problems and recommend 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 schedules and other reports
    • May manage the operations of their own companies
    • May 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.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
    • Several years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in a relevant trade are required.
    • Journeyman/woman trade certification in a relevant trade is required.

  • Additional information

    • There is little or no intertrade mobility among the supervisors in this unit group.

72013 - Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades

Contractors and supervisors in carpentry trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Carpenters (72310) and Cabinetmakers (72311). They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, maintenance departments of industrial establishments, and custom furniture and fixture manufacturing or repair companies. Contractors may be self-employed.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • cabinetmaking contractor
    • carpenter supervisor
    • carpentry contractor
    • finish carpenters foreman/woman
    • form builders foreman/woman
    • framers foreman/woman
    • maintenance carpenters foreman/woman

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • general foreman/woman - residential construction
    • residential construction supervisor

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Construction managers (See 70010 Construction managers)
    • Home building and renovation managers (See 70011 Home building and renovation managers)
    • Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing (See 92022 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of carpenters who construct, renovate and maintain structures of wood and other building materials and build and install interior finishing in residential, commercial and industrial buildings; and of cabinetmakers who construct and repair custom wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures and related products
    • Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other 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 schedules and other reports
    • May manage the operations of their own companies
    • 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.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
    • Several years of experience as a qualified carpenter or cabinetmaker are required.
    • Journeyman/woman trade certification as a carpenter or cabinetmaker is usually required.

  • Additional information

    • There is some mobility among jobs within a specific trade; however, there is little or no intertrade mobility.

72014 - Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers

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.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • bicycle repair shop supervisor
    • bricklaying contractor
    • cement finishing contractor
    • glaziers foreman/woman
    • insulators foreman/woman
    • painters and decorators supervisor
    • painting contractor
    • pest control supervisor
    • plasterer foreman/woman
    • roofing contractor
    • tilesetters supervisor

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (See 72013 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades)
    • Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades (See 72012 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades)
    • Electrical contractor (See 72011 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations)
    • Electricians supervisor (See 72011 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations)
    • Ironwork contractor (See 72010 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations)
    • Ironwork supervisor (See 72010 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations)

  • 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.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
    • Several years of experience in the trade or in the work area supervised are usually required.
    • Journeyman/woman trade certification may be required for some occupations in this unit group.

  • Additional information

    • There is little or no mobility among supervisors in this unit group.
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