Contractors and supervisors in electrical trades and telecommunications occupations supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Electricians (NOC 7241), Industrial electricians (NOC 7242), Power system electricians (NOC 7243), Electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 7244), Telecommunications line and cable workers (NOC 7245), Telecommunications installation and repair workers (NOC 7246) and Cable television service and maintenance technicians (NOC 7247).

• 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.