This is one of the occupations listed in the 29 list of employment updated by the Canadian government for the immigrants who want to settle in Canada under this category of employment, basically they are self employed where they work on form of contract with the small scale industries based on carpentry trades, buildings etc.
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In this group of unit people supervise and co-ordinate the work they under take on the contract bases, so it can be entitled as self employed. Canada has been great resource for the people who want to work as contractors and supervisors for carpentry trades. There are few sub titles under this category such as Cabinetmaking contractor, carpentry contractor, foreman, finish carpenters, foreman, form builders, foreman, maintenance carpenters, supervisor etc. Contractors and supervisors select their contract based on the work profile that they can work for as per the common titles. They follow certain rules and regulations as per the Canadian law to set the business contracts and the payment they would be getting.
Main duties
Contractors and supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate 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 co-ordinate 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 hiring and promotions
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
- Prepare schedules and other reports
- May manage the operations of own company
- May also supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.
- 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.
- A person must have experience of around 2-4 years; actual number of years of experience to apply under this occupation is dependent on many factors such as whether the applicant is married and his English language skills.
The Job responsibilities differ with respect to various companies, organisations etc.
When any immigrant applies for Contractors and supervisors job under the sector of skilled worker it takes a minimum period of 9 to 12 months to travel to Canada for employment