National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.0

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0414 - Other managers in public administration

Managers in this unit group plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development of policies and programs which govern the daily operations of legislatures and other activities unique to government such as intergovernmental affairs and elections. They are employed by all levels of government.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • clerk of the committee - Legislative Assembly
    • elections planning director
    • federal-provincial relations director
    • intergovernmental affairs director

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Administrative services managers (See 011 Administrative services managers)
    • Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration (See 0412 Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration)
    • Government managers - education policy development and program administration (See 0413 Government managers - education policy development and program administration)
    • Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (See 0411 Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration)
    • Program managers in government (See 416 Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers)
    • Senior government managers and officials (See 0012 Senior government managers and officials)
  • Main duties

    Managers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Participate in the development of policies and programs by providing advice to senior government managers of legislatures or departments or agencies involved in activities unique to government
    • Organize government unit or agency and establish procedures to meet objectives set by senior management
    • Direct and advise professional and non-professional staff conducting research, preparing documents or providing administrative support
    • Plan, administer and control research and administration budgets for projects, programs, equipment and supplies
    • Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate projects and programs
    • Interview, hire and provide training for staff.
  • Employment requirements

    • A bachelor's degree in a social science discipline, law or business administration is required.
    • Several years of experience in government policy development, research or program administration, or in a professional occupation in social science, law or business administration are usually required.
  • Additional information

    • Progression to senior management positions in this field is possible with experience.
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