NOC 2021 · 72014 · TEER 2
NOC 72014: Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
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.
TEER
TEER 2
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work
Median wage (Canada)
$37.50 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 3
+20 CRS for Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 72014 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: eligible occupationNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 72014 is in tier 3 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +20 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 50 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 72014 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
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.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- 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 141 job titles in NOC 72014
- asphalt roofers foreman/woman
- asphalt roofing contractor
- asphalt roofing foreman/woman
- bicycle repair shop supervisor
- boiler and pipe insulation specialists foreman/woman
- boiler and pipe insulators foreman/woman
- brick and stone masons foreman/woman
- brick masonry contractor
- bricklayer foreman/woman
- bricklayer supervisor
- bricklayer-contractor
- bricklaying and masonry contractor
- bricklaying contractor
- bridge painters foreman/woman
- building insulation material installation foreman/woman
- building insulation specialists foreman/woman
- building insulation supervisor
- building insulators foreman/woman
- building maintenance supervisor
- camera repair shop supervisor
- cement finisher foreman/woman
- cement finishing contractor
- cement smoother foreman/woman
- concrete and cement finishers foreman/woman
- concrete and cement finishing contractor
- concrete finishers foreman/woman
- concrete finishing foreman/woman
- construction painters foreman/woman
- construction painters supervisor
- contractor-floor coverer
- contractor-glazier
- contractor-plasterer
- contractor-roofer (except metal roofs)
- customer service supervisor - housing construction
- decorating contractor
- decorating foreman/woman - construction
- decorators foreman/woman
- drywall application contractor
- drywall applicators foreman/woman
- drywall contractor
- drywall installer supervisor
- drywaller-contractor
- eavestrough contractor
- eavestrough installation contractor
- exterminating service supervisor
- fence contractor
- fibre glass insulation specialists foreman/woman
- fibre insulation foreman/woman
- fibre insulators foreman/woman
- fireproofing plasterers foreman/woman
- fireproofing plastering foreman/woman
- floor and wall covering installers foreman/woman
- floor coverer-contractor
- floor covering contractor
- floor covering foreman/woman
- floor covering supervisor
- foam insulation foreman/woman
- foam insulators foreman/woman
- glass installation and repair contractor
- glass installation foreman/woman
- glass installers foreman/woman
- glazier supervisor
- glazier-contractor
- glaziers foreman/woman
- glazing contractor
- glazing supervisor
- greenhouse installers foreman/woman
- hot water heater installation contractor
- hothouse installers foreman/woman
- insulating contractor
- insulation contractor
- insulation foreman/woman
- insulation specialists foreman/woman
- insulation supervisor
- insulators foreman/woman
- interlocking paving stone contractor
- latherer supervisor
- lathers foreman/woman
- lathers supervisor
- marble and terrazzo contractor-setter
- marble and terrazzo setter-contractor
- marble and terrazzo setting contractor
- marble setters foreman/woman
- marble setting foreman/woman
- painter foreman/woman - construction
- painters and decorators foreman/woman
- painters and decorators supervisor
- painting and wallpapering contractor
- painting contractor
- painting supervisor - construction
- paperhangers foreman/woman
- paperhanging contractor
- paperhanging foreman/woman
- pest control branch supervisor
- pest control division supervisor
- pest control supervisor
- plasterer foreman/woman
- plasterer-contractor
- plastering and drywall application contractor
- plastering and drywalling contractor
- plastering contractor
- plastering supervisor
- pool and patio contractor
- race track maintenance superintendent
- refractory bricklayer foreman/woman
- refrigeration and air conditioning equipment insulators foreman/woman
- roof shinglers supervisor
- roof shingling supervisor
- roofer-contractor (except metal roofs)
- roofers (except sheet metal roofs) foreman/woman
- roofers and shinglers supervisor
- roofers foreman/woman
- roofing contractor
- roofing contractor (except sheet metal roofs)
- roofing supervisor
- septic system contractor
- shingle roofing contractor
- siding contractor
- stain glass installers foreman/woman
- stained glass glaziers foreman/woman
- stonemason foreman/woman
- stonemasonry contractor
- stucco plasterers foreman/woman
- supervisor bricklaying
- supervisor cement finishing
- swimming pool contractor
- swimming pool installation contractor
- terrazzo finishing contractor
- terrazzo polisher-contractor
- terrazzo polishing contractor
- terrazzo setters foreman/woman
- tile and marble contractor
- tile, terrazzo and marble setting contractor
- tilesetters foreman/woman
- tilesetters supervisor
- tilesetting contractor
- tilesetting supervisor
- waterproofers foreman/woman
- waterproofing foreman/woman
- wood shingle roofers foreman/woman
- wood shingle roofing contractor
Requirements
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.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 72014 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $26.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.00 | $39.50 | $72.12 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $23.00 | $35.00 | $46.15 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $21.00 | $32.00 | $46.15 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $23.00 | $35.00 | $45.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $30.34 | $40.38 | $55.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $25.00 | $37.50 | $49.50 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $25.16 | $34.62 | $45.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $25.00 | $34.00 | $45.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $26.50 | $36.92 | $55.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $21.63 | $37.50 | $47.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Alberta.
GoodPrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 250 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 90% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations
61% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
63% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 15% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
GoodNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 1,450 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 74%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
64% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
56% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 94% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 6% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 21% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
GoodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Sustained demand for this occupation is expected, as most employment is in the construction sector.
Strong growth in residential construction and a modest growth in renovations and non-residential construction over the forecast period will enhance employment prospects for this occupation.
Over the long term, the industry faces the challenge of an aging workforce and not enough young workers to replace them.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,450 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 77%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
63% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
64% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
GoodAlberta
The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The construction industry is expected to expand as builders respond to the demand generated by population growth and tight supply with resulting demand for employees.
Home energy efficiency / retrofit programs funded by various levels of government programs are expected to continue to create demand in the renovation sector.
Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of health care facilities and schools will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in Alberta:
Approximately 7,300 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 79%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 89% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations
57% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
64% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 91% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 9% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 19% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 72%
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 7%
Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 93% compared to 83% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
64% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
47% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in New Brunswick:
Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 73%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations
62% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
54% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 18% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in Quebec:
Approximately 10,150 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 77%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
52% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
53% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 91% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 9% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 41% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in Ontario:
Approximately 23,500 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 79%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
56% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers work all year, while 44% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
67% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 21% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in Manitoba:
Approximately 2,250 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 81%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
67% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
57% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 23% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in British Columbia:
Approximately 10,250 people work in this occupation.
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 79%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations
62% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
70% of contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 8% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 18% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 72014 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 72013 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
- 72012 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
- 72011 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
- 72011 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
- 72010 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
- 72010 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
Same occupation group
Contractors and supervisors, technical industrial, electrical and construction trades and related workers
- 72010 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
- 72011 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
- 72012 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
- 72013 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
Questions
NOC 72014: common questions
What is the NOC code for contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers?
What TEER category is NOC 72014?
Is NOC 72014 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 72014 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
Is NOC 72014 eligible for category-based Express Entry draws?
What is the median wage for NOC 72014 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 7Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupationsBroad Category
- 72Technical trades and transportation officers and controllersMajor Group
- 720Technical trades contractors and supervisorsSub-major Group
- 7201Contractors and supervisors, technical industrial, electrical and construction trades and related workersMinor Group
- 72014Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
Enquiry
Is NOC 72014 your occupation? Ask us about your options.
Tell us your duties, experience and language scores. We will confirm your NOC code and the Canadian routes that fit.
Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
NOC 2026 is due from Statistics Canada in December 2026. IRCC still uses NOC 2021 codes, and this page will show any change once IRCC switches.
This page is general information, not immigration advice. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Canada, IRCC or ESDC.
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