72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
Lead statement
Contractors and supervisors in electrical trades and telecommunications occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Electricians (72.200), Industrial electricians (72.201), Power system electricians (72.202), Electrical power line and cable workers (72.203), Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (72.204) and Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (72.205).
Main 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.
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.
Example job titles
cable installation contractor · cable splicing foreman/woman - telecommunications · chief electrician · communications foreman/woman · electrical contractor · contractor-electrician · electrician-contractor · electrical systems contractor · electrical wiring installation contractor · electrical power inspector and tester supervisor · electrical construction foreman/woman · electrical equipment installation and repair foreman/woman · electrical foreman/woman · electrical supervisor - drilling rig · electrical wiring inspector supervisor · construction electricians and repairers foreman/woman · power line technician foreman/woman · cable installation and repair foreman/woman - telecommunications · electric meter installers supervisor · electrical installation contractor · installers and repairers foreman/woman - telecommunications · telecommunication installation and repair worker foreman/woman · microwave system foreman/woman · telecommunications contractor · telecommunications supervisor · line and cable contractor · marine electricians foreman/woman · telephone installation supervisor · cable maintenance and repair supervisor · cable installation supervisor · telecommunication line service supervisor · cable installation foreman/woman · construction electricians foreman/woman · industrial electricians foreman/woman · maintenance electricians foreman/woman · power systems electricians foreman/woman · power line service foreman/woman · electrical construction contractor · front line supervisor - power line maintenance · cable workers front line supervisor
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $30.00 | $44.79 | $64.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $30.00 | $41.00 | $57.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $23.00 | $39.00 | $55.00 |
| New Brunswick | $23.60 | $35.38 | $53.07 |
| Quebec | $33.00 | $46.15 | $58.00 |
| Ontario | $28.85 | $45.05 | $69.00 |
| Manitoba | $24.00 | $42.00 | $62.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $36.96 | $45.00 | $67.31 |
| Alberta | $29.33 | $42.00 | $64.00 |
| British Columbia | $33.65 | $44.00 | $62.50 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.