72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
Lead statement
Contractors and supervisors in carpentry trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Carpenters (72.310) and Cabinetmakers (72.311).
Main duties
- Supervise, coordinate 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 coordinate 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 hirings and promotions
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
- Prepare schedules and other 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 carpenter or cabinetmaker are required.
- Journeyman/woman trade certification as a carpenter or cabinetmaker is usually required.
Example job titles
carpenters foreman/woman · wood frame building foreman/woman · form builders foreman/woman · finish carpenters foreman/woman · concrete form builders foreman/woman - carpentry · stair builders foreman/woman · maintenance carpenters foreman/woman · wood patternmakers foreman/woman · framers foreman/woman · carpentry supervisor · general supervisor - building construction · general foreman/woman - building construction · general supervisor - residential construction · general foreman/woman - residential construction · carpenter-contractor · contractor-carpenter · carpentry contractor · carpenter supervisor · general carpenters foreman/woman · ship joiners foreman/woman · finish joiners foreman/woman · carpentry foreman/woman · residential construction supervisor · residential construction foreman/woman · cabinetmaking contractor · cabinetmakers foreman/woman
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $25.00 | $38.00 | $51.17 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.08 | $30.00 | $51.72 |
| Nova Scotia | $25.00 | $31.00 | $60.00 |
| New Brunswick | $22.50 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| Quebec | $25.64 | $41.83 | $47.00 |
| Ontario | $24.00 | $38.46 | $56.73 |
| Manitoba | $22.00 | $33.50 | $45.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $25.00 | $39.34 | $72.12 |
| Alberta | $30.00 | $38.00 | $50.00 |
| British Columbia | $28.85 | $38.00 | $47.00 |
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.