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Occupation Profile
Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades (NOC 7216)
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This group includes heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, millwrighting and elevator installation trade contractors who own and operate their own businesses.

This group also includes supervisors who supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers classified in groups within the following areas: Machinery and Transportation Equipment Mechanics (Except Motor Vehicle), Automotive Service Technicians and Other Mechanics.

They are employed in a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the group descriptions.

Key Career Choice Factors (out of 5 stars)
Occupational Size***
Salary*****
Job Stability*****
Future Prospects***
Minimum EducationUsually requires secondary school, apprenticeship training and experience
Some Occupations in this Group
contractor, heating systemsforeman/woman, aircraft mechanics and inspectors
foreman/woman, heating systems mechanicsforeman/woman, printing machine repairers
foreman/woman, railway equipment maintenance inspectorssupervisor, aircraft maintenance engineers (AME)
supervisor, industrial mechanicssupervisor, small-engine repair shop
foreman/woman, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanicsforeman/woman, electrical mechanics
foreman/woman, heavy-duty equipment mechanicsforeman/woman, railway car repairers
foreman/woman, textile machine mechanicssupervisor, appliance repair shop
supervisor, motor vehicle repair shop
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