Executive housekeepers – NOC : 6312

Unit Group

6312 Executive housekeepers

Executive housekeepers direct and control the operations of housekeeping departments within hotels, hospitals and other establishments.

Example Titles

assistant executive housekeeper

executive housekeeper

hospital executive housekeeper

hotel executive housekeeper

housekeeping director

housekeeping manager

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Main duties

Executive housekeepers perform some or all of the following duties:

Establish and implement operational procedures for the housekeeping department
Plan and co-ordinate the activities of housekeeping supervisors and their crews
Co-ordinate the inspection of assigned areas to ensure that health regulations, safety standards and departmental policies are being met
Select and purchase equipment and supplies, and maintain inventory
Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery
Hire, train and supervise housekeeping staff
Maintain financial records and prepare budgets, payroll and employee schedules.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
A university degree or college diploma in hospital management, hotel management or business administration is usually required.
Extensive experience as a cleaning supervisor may substitute for formal education requirements.

Classified elsewhere

Accommodation service managers (0632)
Facility operation and maintenance managers (0714)
Housekeeping supervisors (in 6315 Cleaning supervisors )

Retail and wholesale buyers – NOC : 6222

Unit Group

6222 Retail and wholesale buyers

Retail and wholesale buyers buy merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments and are usually responsible for the merchandising operations of retail or wholesale establishments. Retail and wholesale buyers who are supervisors and those who are assistants are included in this unit group.

Example Titles

appliance buyer

assistant buyer

buyer – retail

buyer – wholesale

chief buyer

clothing buyer

food buyer

merchandiser

produce buyer

taster and buyer, beverages

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Main duties

Retail and wholesale buyers perform some or all of the following duties:

Purchase merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments
Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
Select the merchandise which best fits the establishment’s requirements
Interview suppliers and negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements
Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets and maintain adequate stock levels
Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
May supervise the work of other retail buyers.

Retail and wholesale buyers may specialize in a particular merchandise line.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.
A university degree or college diploma in business, marketing or a related program is usually required.
Previous work experience in retail or wholesale establishments is usually required.
Supervisors and senior buyers require experience in the occupation supervised or in a particular merchandise line.

Additional information

Retail and wholesale buyers may specialize through experience or product-related training courses.
Progression to management positions in retail trade, sales, marketing or advertising is possible with additional training or experience.

Classified elsewhere

Purchasing agents and officers (1225)

Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors – NOC : 6313

Unit Group

6313 Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of hotel accommodation service clerks, casino workers, reservation clerks and other travel and accommodations workers not elsewhere classified. They are employed by service establishments throughout the public and private sectors.

Example Titles

dealers supervisor, casino

hotel clerk supervisor

reservations supervisor

tour guide supervisor

travel clerk supervisor

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Main duties

Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors perform some or all of the following duties:

Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of hotel, motel and other accommodation services clerks, casino workers, reservation clerks and other travel and accommodations workers not elsewhere classified
Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
Hire and train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Requisition supplies and materials
Ensure smooth operation of computer systems, equipment and machinery, and arrange for maintenance and repair work
May perform the same duties as workers supervised.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of college courses related to the area supervised may be required.
Experience in the occupation supervised is usually required.

Additional information

Progression to managerial positions is possible with additional training or experience.

Classified elsewhere

Accommodation service managers (0632)
Food service supervisors (6311)

Customer and information services supervisors – NOC : 6314

Unit Group

6314 Customer and information services supervisors

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Customer Service Representatives – Financial Institutions (6551) and Other Customer and Information Services Representatives (6552). They are employed by banks, trust companies, credit unions and similar financial institutions, retail establishments, contact centres, insurance, telephone and utility companies and other establishments throughout the private and public sectors.

Example Titles

contact centre supervisor

current accounts supervisor

customer service representatives supervisor – financial services

customer service supervisor (except financial services)

information clerks supervisor

supervisor, call centre agents

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Main duties

Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in the following duties: providing information and customer service; and serving customers in banks, trust companies and other financial institutions
Examine and verify accuracy of work and authorize routine deposits and withdrawals
Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
Identify training needs and train workers in job duties and company policies
Requisition supplies and materials
Ensure smooth operation of computer systems and equipment and arrange for maintenance and repair work
May perform the same duties as workers supervised.

Employment requirements

Experience in the occupation supervised is required.
Completion of college or industry courses related to bookkeeping and customer services may be required.

Classified elsewhere

Banking, credit and other investment managers (0122)
Other business services managers (0125)
Retail and wholesale trade managers (0621)
Retail sales supervisors (6211)
Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers (1212)

Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors – NOC : 7231

Unit Group

7231 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors

Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to cut or grind metal, plastic or other materials to make or modify parts or products with precise dimensions. Machining and tooling inspectors inspect machined parts and tooling in order to maintain quality control standards. They are employed by machinery, equipment, motor vehicle, automotive parts, aircraft and other metal products manufacturing companies and by machine shops.

Example Titles

automotive machinist

aviation machinist

general machinist

machine shop inspector

machined parts inspector

machining inspector

machinist

machinist apprentice

tooling inspector

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Main duties

Machinists perform some or all of the following duties:

Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables or study sample parts to determine machining operation to be performed, and plan best sequence of operations
Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces
Set up, operate and maintain a variety of machine tools including computer numerically controlled (CNC) tools to perform precision, non-repetitive machining operations such as sawing, turning, milling, boring, planing, drilling, precision grinding and other operations
Fit and assemble machined metal parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools
Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
May set up and program machine tools for use by machining tool operators.

Machining and tooling inspectors perform some or all of the following duties:

Verify dimensions of machined parts or tooling using micrometers, verniers, callipers, height gauges, optical comparators, co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM) or other specialized measuring instruments
Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, height gauges and other measuring devices
Report deviations from specifications and tolerances to supervisor
Complete and maintain inspection reports.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program
or
A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some college or industry courses in machining is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
Trade certification for machinists is available, but voluntary, in all provinces and territories.
Trade certification for automotive machinists is available, but voluntary, in Ontario.
Trade certification for machinists (CNC) is available, but voluntary, in New Brunswick, Quebec and Manitoba.
Several years of experience as a machinist, tool and die maker or machining tool operator may be required for machining and tooling inspectors.
Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified machinists upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Additional information

Familiarity with exotic and composite materials may be required for machinists in aviation and other advanced manufacturing sectors.
The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

CAD-CAM programmers (in 2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians )
Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (7201)
Machining tool operators (9417)
Tool and die makers (7232)

Hairstylists and barbers – NOC : 6341

Unit Group

6341 Hairstylists and barbers

Hairstylists and barbers cut and style hair and perform related services. They are employed in hairstyling or hairdressing salons, barber shops, vocational schools, health care establishments and theatre, film and television establishments.

Example Titles

barber

barber apprentice

hair colour technician

hairdresser

hairdresser apprentice

hairstylist

hairstylist apprentice

wig stylist

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Main duties

Hairstylists perform some or all of the following duties:

Suggest hair style compatible with client’s physical features or determine style from client’s instructions and preferences
Cut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm and style hair
Apply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hair
Analyze hair and scalp condition and provide basic treatment or advice on beauty care treatments for scalp and hair
Clean and style wigs and hair pieces
Apply hair extensions
May shampoo and rinse hair
May perform receptionist duties and order supplies
May judge in competitions
May train or supervise other hairstylists, hairstylist apprentices and helpers.

Barbers perform some or all of the following duties:

Cut and trim hair according to client’s instructions or preferences
Shave and trim beards and moustaches
May shampoo hair and provide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and may also provide scalp conditioning massages
May book appointments and order supplies
May train and supervise other barbers and barber apprentices.

Employment requirements

Hairstylists

Some secondary school education is required.
Completion of a two- or three-year hairstyling apprenticeship program or completion of a college or other program in hairstyling combined with on-the-job training is usually required.
Several years of experience may replace formal education and training.
Employers may require applicants to provide a hairstyling demonstration before being hired.
Trade certification for hairstylists is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified hairstylists upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Barbers

Some secondary school education is required.
Completion of a two-year apprenticeship or other barber program is usually required.
On-the-job training may be substituted for formal education.
Trade certification for barbers is available, but voluntary, in British Columbia and the Yukon.
Red Seal endorsement is also available to barbers, as qualified hairstylists, upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Additional information

The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.

Classified elsewhere

Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations (6562)
Hairdressing teachers (in 4021 College and other vocational instructors )

Bakers – NOC : 6332

Unit Group

6332 Bakers

Bakers prepare bread, rolls, muffins, pies, pastries, cakes and cookies in retail and wholesale bakeries and dining establishments. They are employed in bakeries, supermarkets, catering companies, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and other institutions, or they may be self-employed. Bakers who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

Example Titles

baker

baker apprentice

bakery supervisor

bread baker

head baker

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Main duties

Bakers perform some or all of the following duties:

Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
Operate machinery
Bake mixed doughs and batters
Frost and decorate cakes or other baked goods
Ensure quality of products meets established standards
Draw up production schedule to determine type and quantity of goods to produce
Purchase baking supplies
May oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods
May hire, train and supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a three- or four-year apprenticeship program for bakers
or
Completion of a college or other program for bakers is usually required.
On-the-job training may be provided.
Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified bakers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Additional information

The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.

Classified elsewhere

Baking machine operators (in 9461 Process control and machine operators, food, beverage and associated products processing )
Pastry chefs (in 6321 Chefs )

Upholsterers – NOC : 6345

Unit Group

6345 Upholsterers

Upholsterers cover furniture, fixtures and similar items with fabric, leather or other upholstery materials. They are employed by furniture, aircraft, motor vehicle and other manufacturing companies, furniture retail outlets and repair shops or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

aircraft interior technician

automobile upholsterer

custom upholsterer

furniture upholsterer

upholsterer

upholstery repairer

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Main duties

Upholsterers perform some or all of the following duties:

Discuss upholstery fabric, colour, and style with customers and provide cost estimate for upholstering furniture or other items
Lay out, measure and cut upholstery materials according to sketches or design specifications
Replace worn-out webbing, springs and other furniture parts using hand and power tools
Operate sewing machines or sew upholstery materials by hand to seam cushions and join sections of covering materials
Install padding and underlays and fasten covering materials to furniture frames
Tack, glue or sew ornamental trim, braids or buttons on upholstered items
Lay out, cut, fabricate and install upholstery in aircrafts, motor vehicles, railway cars, boats and ships
May repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces
May make upholstery patterns from sketches, customer descriptions or blueprints
May install, fabricate, maintain and repair interior components of aircraft, such as seats, coverings, drapes, cargo nets, flooring, closets, bins and panels.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of college or other specialized courses or an apprenticeship program in furniture upholstering and repair
or
Several years of on-the-job training, including working as an upholsterer helper are usually required.

Additional information

Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

Furniture and fixture assemblers and inspectors (9532)
Furniture finishers and refinishers (9534)
Supervisors of upholsterers in furniture manufacturing (in 9224 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing )
Upholsterer helpers (in 9619 Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities )

Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations – NOC : 7201

Unit Group

7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations

This unit group includes sheet metal, ironwork, welding and boilermaking 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 the following unit groups: Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors (7231), Tool and Die Makers (7232), Sheet Metal Workers (7233), Boilermakers (7234), Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters (7235), Ironworkers (7236), Welders and Related Machine Operators (7237) and Machining Tool Operators (9417). They are employed by structural, platework and related metal products fabrication, manufacturing and erecting companies and machine shops.

Example Titles

contractor, ironwork

foreman/woman, automotive machine shop

foreman/woman, blacksmiths

foreman/woman, boilermakers

foreman/woman, ironworkers

foreman/woman, machinists

foreman/woman, maintenance machine shop

foreman/woman, tool and die makers

supervisor, boilermakers

supervisor, machine shop

supervisor, machinists

supervisor, metal mould and metal patternmakers

supervisor, sheet metal workers

supervisor, structural metal fitters

supervisor, tool and die inspectors

supervisor, welders

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Main duties

Contractors and supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who shape, form and join metal parts or products to specified dimensions, machine metal into parts, products, tools and dies or moulds with precise measurements and erect light and heavy metal products and structures
Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate 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 production and other reports
Set up machines and equipment and write programs for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
May manage the operations of their own companies
May also supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, machine operators, helpers and labourers.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Several years of experience as a qualified machinist or tool and die maker are required.
Journeyman/woman trade certification in machining, tool and die making or in another related metalworking trade is required.

Classified elsewhere

CAD-CAM and CMM programmers (in 2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians )
Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling (9221)
Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing (9226)

Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations – NOC : 7202

Unit Group

7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations

This unit group includes telecommunications and electrical 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 the following unit groups: Electricians (7241), Industrial Electricians (7242), Power System Electricians (7243), Electrical Power Line and Cable Workers (7244), Telecommunications Line and Cable Workers (7245), Telecommunications Installation and Repair Workers (7246) and Cable Television Service and Maintenance Technicians (7247). They are employed in a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the above unit group descriptions.

Example Titles

electrical contractor

foreman/woman, cablevision technicians

foreman/woman, construction electricians

foreman/woman, industrial electricians

foreman/woman, power line and cable workers

foreman/woman, power system electricians

foreman/woman, telecommunications installation and repair workers

supervisor, cable maintenance and repair

supervisor, plant electricians

supervisor, residential electricians

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Main duties

Contractors and supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

Supervise, co-ordinate 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 co-ordinate 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, co-ordinate 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.

Additional information

There is some mobility between jobs within a specific trade; however, there is little or no intertrade mobility.

Classified elsewhere

Foreman/woman of electrical mechanics (in 7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades )