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Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor
Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor is a designated trade in Alberta.
These facts were checked for Alberta on 4 October 2026. They do not by themselves apply in another province or territory. Tradesecrets and the Government of Alberta do not endorse TradesAtlas.
The industrial construction crew supervisor is the immediate supervisor of a crew of skilled construction workers employed at heavy industrial sites. Commonly used titles for this occupation include foreman, forewoman, foreperson, first line supervisor, front-line supervisor, crew leader etc. Heavy industrial construction projects are large construction projects for industrial plants, including the fabrication and assembly of components or modules, plant maintenance and upgrading existing facilities. In Alberta, industrial construction sites include petrochemical processing plants, pulp and paper plants, power generating plants, pipelines, refineries, oil sands plants, and performing “shut downs” or on-going contracted maintenance or upgrading to any existing plants. The scope of industrial construction extends to include fabrication of components for industrial sites, fabrication shops, modular fabrication shops (mod yards) or sites. The industrial construction crew supervisor is responsible for:
- Source
- Tradesecrets profile
- Last checked
- 4 October 2026
Work
Duties listed on the source page
- safety leadership, responsible and accountable for a safe workplace,
- acting as the employer’s representative on the job, and the leader of the crew they have been assigned,
- following project plans and schedules and supervising the crew’s daily and weekly activities,
- ensuring the work done meets industry standards for quality and crew productivity, and
- preparation of reports and documentation required by the employer.
Program Information
Trades Qualifier
- Earn a Journeyperson Certificate through a Trades Qualifier program.
- Trades Qualifier - Work Experience Program
- The requirements for an Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor are:
- A minimum of 1,000 hours of work experience within a 24-month period.
- Work experience must have been accumulated within 5 years of this application.
- An Employer Assessment of Competency Form.
- A successful theory exam.
- Trades Qualifier - Recognized Training Program
- The requirements for an Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor are:
- A minimum of 1,000 hours of work experience within a 24-month period. Work experience must have been accumulated within 5 years of this application.
- A successful theory exam.
- Successful completion and verification of ONE of the below*:
- OR
- A minimum of 1,000 hours of work experience within a 24 month period. Work experience must have been accumulated within 5 years of this application.
- A successful theory exam.
- Successful completion and verification of Leadership for Safety Excellence (Alberta Construction Safety Association), AND
- Successful completion and verification of ONE of the below*:
- *AIT recognizes these courses but does not manage them, guarantee frequency of offerings, set fees, or control enrollments. Contact the training provider directly for details like availability, costs, and schedules.
Supporting Resources
Trade Information
- Trade Profile
Job Information
- Alberta Job Postings
Competency Outline
- Competency Outline (PDF)
Examinations
- Exam Prep Centre - Exam Counselling Sheets
Legislation
- Regulation
- Board Order
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