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Construction Co-ordinator
In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.
The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used.
Here is how this occupation has been classified over time.
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2023 OaSIS
Industrial construction crew supervisors lead, schedule and co-ordinate the activities of crews that install, assemble or maintain components of industrial products and structures. They are front line managers who supervise the safety and productivity of their work crews and work closely with employers, crew members, other contractors and clients.
Crew supervisors may oversee work performed in a wide variety of trades, occupations or crafts. For example, crew members may be boilermakers, carpenters, construction craft labourers, crane and hoisting equipment operators, electricians, equipment operators, field heat treatment technicians, fireproofers, heavy equipment technicians, instrumentation technicians, insulators, ironworkers, millwrights, painter-decorators, plasterers, scaffolders, sheet metal workers, steamfitter-pipefitters or welders.
Duties vary depending on the type of work they supervise but, in general, crew supervisors:
In smaller crews, supervisors may be working foremen who perform some of the same types of work that other crew members perform. General foremen are not required to perform the tasks of the trade, occupation or craft they lead. Both working foremen and general foremen may be required to be present when crews are working.
Industrial construction crew supervisors may work indoors in fabrication shops or outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions, or both. Construction sites may be noisy and dusty. Supervisors may be required to work long hours and do shift work, or travel and live in temporary accommodations.
Working foremen may be required to lift objects that weigh over 25 kg.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2006 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Interest in supervising the activities of workers who operate cranes and construction, paving, drilling, railway maintenance and other similar heavy equipment; may supervise activities of related workers
Interest in co-ordinating and scheduling the activities of workers on heavy construction equipment crews; and in resolving problems; may co-ordinate and schedule the activities of apprentices, helpers and labourers
Interest in understanding the functioning of equipment and machinery and procedures used by heavy construction equipment crews
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The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
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A Quick Guide
You are born with abilities that help you process certain types of information and turn it into action. These abilities influence which skills you can learn more easily.
The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB). The GATB measures 9 aptitudes. It groups them into 3 categories: mental, visual, and physical.
The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.
Industrial construction crew supervisors need:
They should enjoy directing and co-ordinating workers’ activities.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 109 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Feb 03, 2024 and Apr 25, 2024.
Review these skills to learn:
| Tasks: Supervise workers and projects | 101 |
|---|---|
| Tasks: Establish methods to meet work schedules | 97 |
| Tasks: Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity | 90 |
| Tasks: Requisition materials and supplies | 82 |
| Tasks: Co-ordinate and schedule activities | 79 |
| Tasks: Prepare production and other reports | 71 |
| Tasks: Ensure health and safety regulations are followed | 67 |
| Tasks: Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers | 61 |
| Tasks: Train or arrange for training | 60 |
| Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years | 53 |
Industrial construction crew supervisor is a designated trade in Alberta. Certification is available from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training but is not required to work in Alberta. In some industrial construction trades, working foremen must be journeymen.
To qualify for journeyperson certification as an industrial construction crew supervisor based on a recognized credential, applicants must:
Applicants who have related training or work experience may be eligible for admission, credit, or certification. Credits may reduce the number of hours required.
Employers generally select crew supervisors from the ranks of the skilled workers they will supervise. Those crew leaders selected need a good working knowledge of the employer’s responsibilities and roles regarding safety, employment practices and emergency procedures. The ability to use computers for entering and retrieving project or crew information is a definite asset.
Student loans, grants, scholarships and other financial assistance may be available for formal training.
The following schools offer programs or courses that are related to this occupation but are not required to enter the field.
To expand or narrow your search for programs related to this occupation, visit Post-Secondary Programs.
Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.
Industrial construction crew supervisors co-ordinate and oversee the work of construction crews during the construction, shut down, maintenance and upgrading of industrial facilities such as petrochemical processing plants, pulp and paper plants, power generating plants, pipelines, refineries and oil sands plants. For more information, see the Designated Trades Profile section of Alberta’s Tradesecrets website.
In Alberta, government-legislated certification is available for industrial construction crew supervisors.
For information on what you need and other details, visit the certification profile Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor.
Certified tradespeople who want to build their business skills may obtain an Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Certificate from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Source: 2019-2023 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Industrial construction crew supervisors are employed by contractors in the heavy industrial construction industry and generally selected from among current employees. They may be certified in a designated trade or occupation, or be a practitioner of a skilled construction occupation. Opportunities for further advancement depend on the crew supervisor’s qualifications and performance, and the employer.
This section shows the industries where the majority of people in this occupation work. The data is based on the 2016 Census.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
In the 7302: Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews occupational group, 81.5% of people work in:
Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
In Alberta, the 7302: Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews occupational group is expected to have a below-average annual growth of 1.5% from 2019 to 2023. In addition to job openings created by employment turnover, 137 new positions are forecasted to be created within this occupational group each year.
Note
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For example, only some of the new positions to be created will be for this occupation. It also applies to other data for the NOC group such as number of people employed.
Source: 2019-2023 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
It is generally accepted in the construction industry that supervisors make up roughly 10% of the total workforce in the Construction industry. Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.
Industrial construction supervisors wage ranges from $45 to over $60 an hour (2019 estimates) depending on the trade or occupation. As a rule, a crew supervisor earns $5 to $7 an hour more than a fully qualified tradesperson, with general foremen receiving a higher rate than working foremen.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.
All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.
To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.
Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources [pdf] to supplement this data.
High Reliability, represents a CV of less than or equal to 6.00% and 30 survey observations and/or represents 50% or more of all estimated employment for the occupation.
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $18.00 | $60.00 | $33.12 | $30.67 |
| Overall | $23.52 | $63.86 | $38.93 | $37.91 |
| Top | $29.00 | $104.90 | $48.48 | $45.55 |
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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.
Pay brackets for hourly wages
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $77,355 |
|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Extraction | $93,895 |
| Construction | $68,673 |
| Manufacturing | $101,265 |
| Wholesale Trade | $87,405 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $80,118 |
| Business, Building and Other Support Services | $65,214 |
| Public Administration | $87,472 |
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Updated Mar 31, 2020. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.
