How to become a Supervisor
Official title: Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing
Also called: Assembly and test supervisor, Electronic assembly supervisor, Dry cell assemblers supervisors, Electronic assembly foreman/woman, Electronics manufacturing supervisor, Electrical motor assembly foreman/woman, Electronics manufacturing foreman/woman, Electrical appliance assembly supervisor, Electric cable manufacturing foreman/woman, Electrical appliance assemblers supervisor, Electrical dry cell assembly foreman/woman, Electrical appliance assembly foreman/woman
Supervisors in electronics manufacturing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate, test, repair and inspect electronic parts, components and systems. They are employed in electronics manufacturing plants. Supervisors in electrical products manufacturing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate and inspect electrical components, appliances, motors and industrial equipment. They are employed by companies that manufacture electrical products.
Main tasks
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate, inspect and test electronic and electromechanical assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components or activities of workers who assemble, fabricate and inspect various types of electrical apparatus and equipment such as electrical appliances, batteries, electric motors, transformers and generators and electrical switchgear and control equipment
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies and recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Ensure safety rules and regulations are followed
- Prepare production and other reports
- May set up machines and equipment
How to become one
Completion of secondary school is usually required. Post-secondary education in electronics, electrical or manufacturing technology or a related discipline is usually required for some positions in this group. Several years of experience as an electronics or electric assembler, fabricator, inspector, tester or lead hand are usually required for some positions in this group.
Ways in
- College or CEGEP: College or CEGEP program. 29% of workers hold a college or other non-degree diploma (Census 2021). Common fields: Electrical/electronic engineering technologies/technicians; Business administration, management and operations; Electrical, electronics and communications engineering.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $65,618 a year The middle half earn $54,405 to $79,794.
- About 4,400 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 4,700 are projected by 2033. (+6.8%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Supervisor?
Completion of secondary school is usually required. Post-secondary education in electronics, electrical or manufacturing technology or a related discipline is usually required for some positions in this group. Several years of experience as an electronics or electric assembler, fabricator, inspector, tester or lead hand are usually required for some positions in this group.
How much does a Supervisor earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $65,618 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $54,405 to $79,794.
Is a Supervisor a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 7% by 2033, from about 4,400 to about 4,700 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a Supervisor?
Usually not. Only 20% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: College or CEGEP program.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03