Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
Occupation · NOC 2021 72013 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 72013
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 600
- Median wage, Canada
- C$38.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 595
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About this occupation
Contractors and supervisors in carpentry trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Carpenters (72310) and Cabinetmakers (72311). They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, maintenance departments of industrial establishments, and custom furniture and fixture manufacturing or repair companies. Contractors may be self-employed.
Example job titles
- cabinetmaking contractor
- carpenter supervisor
- carpentry contractor
- finish carpenters foreman/woman
- form builders foreman/woman
- framers foreman/woman
- maintenance carpenters foreman/woman
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following 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
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.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 75 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 59 |
| 2022 | 71 |
| 2023 | 99 |
| 2024 | 84 |
| 2025 | 50 |
| 2026 | 15 |
- Skookum Scaffolding Ltd.11
- CARION CONSTRUCTION LTD8
- Westcan Scaffolding Inc.7
- Matakana Scaffolding BC Inc.5
- AWA-TECH WATERPROOFING & ROOFING LTD5
- Archway Construction Ltd.5
- JG Pacific Construction Ltd.5
- Blackwall Forming Ltd.5
- IRL Construction Ltd4
- Daveshar Framing Ltd.4
- Villa Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd4
- Summerfield Contracting Ltd4
- Mann Construction Group Canada Ltd.4
- North Lake Enterprises LTD4
- Friendly Construction Ltd.3
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 25 |
| 2025 | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 | 5 | 10 |
| 2023 | 0 | 25 |
| 2022 | 10 | 10 |
| 2021 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 35 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 | 15 |
| 2017 | 5 | 45 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 25 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
- Canadian Experience Class75
- Provincial Nominee Program40
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$25.00 | C$38.00 | C$51.17 |
| Alberta | C$30.00 | C$38.00 | C$50.00 |
| British Columbia | C$28.85 | C$38.00 | C$47.00 |
| Manitoba | C$22.00 | C$33.50 | C$45.00 |
| New Brunswick | C$22.50 | C$30.00 | C$40.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$23.08 | C$30.00 | C$51.72 |
| Nova Scotia | C$25.00 | C$31.00 | C$60.00 |
| Ontario | C$24.00 | C$38.46 | C$56.73 |
| Quebec | C$25.64 | C$41.83 | C$47.00 |
| Saskatchewan | C$25.00 | C$39.34 | C$72.12 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 595
- Vacancies advertised
- 696
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$38.00
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