Skills Contractor, Steel Structure Forming, Shaping And Erecting near Whitehorse (YT)

Find out what skills you typically need to work as a contractor, steel structure forming, shaping and erecting in Canada. These skills are applicable to all Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010).

Tasks

  • Estimate costs and materials
  • Operate CADD and other computer software systems
  • Prepare bids
  • Prepare production and other reports
  • Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
  • Train or arrange for training
  • Co-ordinate and schedule activities
  • Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
  • Manage own company
  • Oversee the operation of company
  • Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
  • Set up machines and equipment
  • Supervise workers and projects
  • Computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Skills and Knowledge Checklist

The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.

Skills

Handling Goods and Materials

Working with goods and materials manually or with machines.

Building Help - Building
  • Constructing

Building

Working with materials to construct, renovate and maintain structures.

Constructing
Shaping, forming and joining building materials into a structure, or product according to specifications and plans.

Operating and Repairing Equipment, Machinery and Vehicles

Working with and/or repairing vehicles, machinery or stationary equipment.

Working with Technological Equipment and Machinery

Working with technical equipment, instruments, machinery and other systems.

Service and Care

Taking care of the needs of people and animals.

Communication Help - Communication
  • Teaching and Training

Communication

Using communication skills to share information, advise and influence.

Teaching and Training
Facilitating the acquisition of new knowledge and skills.

Creative Expression

Using various materials and formats to create work that is intended to be artistically satisfying, entertaining, instructive or functional.

Information Handling Help - Information Handling
  • Managing Information

Information Handling

Creating and using systems for the storage and retrieval of knowledge and data.

Managing Information
Setting up manual or electronic systems for controlling, selecting, organizing, retrieving, distributing and safeguarding information.
Analysis Help - Analysis
  • Planning

Analysis

Examining and evaluating information.

Planning
Determining phases and steps, defining activities and tasks and establishing schedules to complete objectives on time and within budget.
Management Help - Management
  • Supervising
  • Co-ordinating and Organizing

Management

Taking charge of the direction and resources of an organization.

Supervising
Directing and monitoring the performance of others.
Co-ordinating and Organizing
Organizing and co-ordinating the activities of groups and individuals to align their activities with organizational objectives.

Knowledge

Manufacturing and Production Help - Manufacturing and Production
  • Processing and Production

Manufacturing and Production

Knowledge related to the delivery of a series of operations in large-scale production or processing of goods or crops, according to safety and quality standards.

Processing and Production
Knowledge of production methods, inputs, outputs, work flow and industrial processes including safety, quality control and cost estimation.

Communications and Transportation

Knowledge related to the provision and transmission of systems of communication and entertainment and the delivery of consumer goods or services.

Law and Public Safety

Knowledge related to the provision and enforcement of laws and regulations that safeguard the effective functioning of a democratic society.

Social Sciences and Arts

Knowledge related to culture, origins and patterns of human activity, and the development and expression of thought.

Education and Training

Knowledge related to the theory and practice of teaching, and the methods used in the design, delivery and evaluation of the provision of knowledge or information.

Health Services

Knowledge related to the provision of medical science and technology for the physical and mental well-being of others.

Mathematics and Science

Knowledge related to specialized areas of research such as measurement, living organisms, physical substances, and properties and relationships of quantity, space, and matter.

Engineering and Technology Help - Engineering and Technology
  • Mechanics and Machinery

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge related to the design, building, use or repair of machinery, equipment, systems, and structures.

Mechanics and Machinery
Knowledge of machines, equipment and tools including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
Business, Finance and Management Help - Business, Finance and Management
  • Personnel and Human Resources

Business, Finance and Management

Knowledge related to organization and control of business activities.

Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management.
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