HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical path is to finish secondary school and then gain hands-on experience in a construction trade or repair service such as roofing, drywall, painting, glazing, or equipment repair. Many people start as workers, helpers, or apprentices, where they learn tools, safety procedures, materials, and how job sites run. With several years of practical experience, some move into lead-hand or supervisory roles by showing strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills. Requirements can vary by employer, province, and the specific trade or service area, and some people also build experience by managing small crews or their own business.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Supervise, co-ordinate 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 co-ordinate 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, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
Communication SkillsCo-ordinating skills LeadershipPlanningProject Management