Job Title
Superintendent
Job Description
Concerned with administrative or managerial duties such as planning, scheduling, cost control and procurement, a Superintendent is responsible for directing the work of the forepersons or tradepersons who represent different trades. A background in a particular trade is helpful, with a thorough knowledge of related tools, materials and procedures. They sometimes act as Forepersons on smaller jobs.
Education Requirements
- Grade 12 completion
- Trade experience in Carpentry may come as an asset.
- One can start as a helper to gain experience in the field
- Usually 5 years experience on the field is required.
- A Gold Seal Certification from Canadian Construction Association is also available after 3 years experience in the field. Visit GVCA ? Grand Valley Construction Association (Web: http://www.gvca.org.vs3.korax.net/) for more information.
Schools in
Web: http://www.gvca.org/
Tel: (613) 727-4723
Web: http://www.algonquincollege.com/
Tel: (705) 566-8101
Web: http://www.cambriancollege.ca/flash.cfm?CFID=434973&CFTOKEN=5127732
Tel: (705) 474-7600
Web: http://www.canadorec.on.ca/
Tel: (519)748-5220
Tel: (519) 452-4430
Fax: (519) 452-4420
Web: http://www.fanshawec.on.ca/
Tel: (705) 749-5520
Web: http://www.flemingc.on.ca/
La Cité collégiale
Tel : (613) 742-2483
Web: http://www3.lacitec.on.ca/
Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology
Tel: (705) 235-3211
Web: http://www.northernc.on.ca/
St. Lawrence College of Applied Arts and Technology
Tel: 1-866-276-6601
Web: http://www.sl.on.ca/
For up-to-date information
Canadian Construction Association
Web: http://www.gvca.org.
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Workplace Support Services Branch
Web: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/apprentices