Other Trades Helpers and Labourers
(NOC 7612)
in All Trades and TransportationOther trades helpers and labourers help skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment, in the maintenance and repair of transportation and heavy equipment, in the installation and repair of telecommunication and power cables and in other repair and service work settings. They work for a wide variety of manufacturing, utility and service companies.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. With a moderate percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to contribute somewhat to employment opportunities over the coming years. Other Trades Helpers and Labourers most commonly work full-time hours.
The median employment income for 36% of Other Trades Helpers and Labourers who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $49,328. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$13.00
Minimum$17.00
Median$24.78
MaximumAnnual Pay
$2,033
Minimum$21,435
Median$67,901
MaximumCompared to: All Trades and Transportation
Hourly Pay
$13.50
Minimum$27.25
Median$35.50
MaximumAnnual Pay
$7,580
Minimum$37,269
Median$79,787
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Other trades helpers and labourers help skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment, in the maintenance and repair of transportation and heavy equipment, in the installation and repair of telecommunication and power cables and in other repair and service work settings. They work for a wide variety of manufacturing, utility and service companies.
Job duties
Other trades helpers and labourers:
- Move tools, equipment and other materials to and from work areas.
- Help splice overhead and underground communications and electric power transmission cables.
- Help repair, maintain, and install industrial machinery and equipment.
- Help repair, maintain and install refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment.
- Help repair, maintain and install elevators.
- Help repair and maintain stationary electric power generating and distribution equipment.
- Help with mechanical, electrical and body repairs of aircraft, railway cars, cars, trucks, buses, heavy equipment and motorcycles.
- Help repair electrical appliances, small engines or other similar equipment.
- Mix fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides and load mixture into airplane for aerial spraying.
- Help in land surveying activities like holding or moving stakes and rods, clearing brush and debris from line of survey and transporting surveying tools to work area.
- Carry out other labouring and elemental tasks as required.
Sample job titles
- aerial spraying assistant
- air conditioning mechanic helper
- aircraft mechanic helper
- cable installer helper
- diesel mechanic helper
- ground worker - telecommunications
- mechanic's helper - automotive
- millwright helper
- refrigeration mechanic helper
- splicer helper - telecommunications
- surveyor helper
Skills
You need good health, physical stamina and strength. Agility, coordination, and a mechanical ability would be helpful. You must be able to take direction and be able to follow instructions given by a supervisor.
Job requirements
- Some high school may be required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
Other considerations
Most trades helpers and labourers work full-time, but often for only part of the year because this work is highly seasonal. There is little or no movement between jobs in this group.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Construction
Manufacturing
Other services (except public administration)
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
What is the age of Employment?
15-24
55-64
45-54
35-44
25-34
65+
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
High school
$12,972 median annual incomeLess than high school
$14,430 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$56,112 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
N/ABachelor
N/ACompared to: All Trades and Transportation
Trade Certification
$46,494 median annual incomeHigh school
$31,260 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$42,050 median annual incomeLess than high school
$28,319 median annual incomeBachelor
$30,527 median annual incomeEducation & training
Adult High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramThe Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) administers, coordinates, and supports the development and delivery of adult education programs through learning partners in Nova Scotia. Our learning partners include the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations that offer tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED, empowering Nova Scotians to achieve their learning and employment goals.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
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