Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers supervise and co-ordinate the activities of various tradespersons, installers, repairers and servicers classified in the following minor groups: Masonry and plastering trades (NOC 728), Other construction trades (NOC 729) and Other installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 744). This unit group also includes prefabricated product installation and service contractors and proprietors of some repair and service establishments.

• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of construction workers engaged in bricklaying, roofing, cement finishing, tilesetting, plastering, drywall installation, glazing, insulating and painting, and workers who install and service prefabricated products in residential and commercial properties, as well as workers who repair a wide variety of products, such as musical instruments, sports equipment, vending machines, bicycles and cameras
  
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other subcontractors
  
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
  
• Requisition materials and supplies
  
• Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
  
• Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
  
• Prepare work progress reports
  
• May manage the operations of own company
  
• May also supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.
  

Small businesses' contractors may execute tasks within their trade area of expertise, which is generally not the case for supervisors or contractors associated with a medium or large business.

Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, are employed by a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the unit group descriptions. Contractors may be self-employed.