Other services supervisors
Career Overview
Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of
- Dry cleaning, laundry, ironing, pressing and finishing workers
- Theatre ushers and attendants
- Sports and recreation club workers
- Commissionaires
- Security guards and other service workers not elsewhere classified
- Work for service establishments throughout the public and private sectors
Job Titles
Duties
Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of dry cleaning, laundry, ironing, pressing and finishing workers, theatre ushers and attendants, sports and recreation club workers, commissionaires, security guards and other service workers not elsewhere classified
- Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
- Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
- Hire and train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Requisition supplies and materials
- Ensure smooth operation of computer systems, equipment and machinery, and arrange for maintenance and repair work
- Monitor quality and production levels
- May perform the same duties as workers supervised
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
1,265% Employed Full Time
66%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place in a normal indoor environment
- The workplace may contain strong or toxic odours
Career Pathways
Progression to managerial positions, such as dry cleaning managers, is possible with additional training or experience.
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Education, Training and Skills
- Completion of secondary school is usually required
- Completion of college courses related to the area supervised may be required
- Experience in the occupation supervised is usually required
- Certification or licensing may be required for some occupations in this group (i.e., supervisors of commissionaires or security guards)
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Academic/Basic Upgrading
Skills
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Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Convincing others to change their mind or behaviour.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
1,265Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 15 | 1.2% |
| Kootenay | 40 | 3.2% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 915 | 72.6% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 10 | 0.8% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 85 | 6.7% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 190 | 15.1% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
450Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | 10 | 0.8% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 310 | 1.1% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 40 | 1.5% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 80 | 1.2% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Business, Building and Other Support Services | 190 |
| Information, Culture and Recreation | 100 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 70 |
| Public Administration | 30 |
| Retail Trade | 20 |
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