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0121 - Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of departments or establishments that provide insurance, mortgage, real estate and investment services. They are generally responsible for business development and must ensure that their group reaches performance levels related to established objectives. They are employed by insurance companies, real estate firms, stockbrokers, investment dealers, mortgage brokers and security and commodity exchanges.
Illustrative example(s)
- bond sales manager
- brokerage manager - investments
- commodities trading manager
- financial brokerage manager
- insurance claims service manager
- insurance manager
- investment manager - financial brokerage
- mortgage broker manager
- real estate broker
- real estate service manager
- securities sales director
- trading floor manager
Inclusion(s)
- real estate developer
Exclusion(s)
- Advertising, marketing and public relations managers(0124)
- Banking, credit and other investment managers(0122)
- Financial managers(0111)
- Other business services managers(0125)
- Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services(0013)
Main duties
Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an establishment or department that provides automobile, fire, life, property or other types of insurance services
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an establishment or department that buys, sells and leases residential and commercial properties for clients
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an establishment or department that finds lenders or lending institutions on behalf of clients seeking a mortgage
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of an establishment or department that buys and sells stocks, bonds and other forms of investments on behalf of individual or institutional clients; manage the investments of their own clients
Employment requirements
- A university degree or college diploma in business administration, economics or other related field is usually required.
- Several years of experience within the appropriate industry are usually required.
- Licensure appropriate to the service sold, such as real estate, mortgage, securities or insurance, may be required.
- In the insurance industry, a recognized professional designation is usually required.
Additional information
- There is no mobility between the different types of managers in this unit group.
- Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.
1452 - Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks
Clerks in this unit group write correspondence, proofread material for accuracy, compile material for publication, verify, record and process forms and documents, such as applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations and requisitions, and perform other related clerical duties in accordance with established procedures, guidelines and schedules. They are employed by newspapers, periodicals, publishing firms and by establishments throughout the private and public sectors.
Illustrative example(s)
- advertising clerk
- application clerk
- authorization clerk
- by-law clerk
- classified advertising clerk
- contract clerk
- correspondence clerk
- customs clerk
- directory compiler
- documentation clerk
- editorial assistant
- licence clerk
- passport clerk
- press clippers
- proofreader
- publication clerk
- readers
- registration clerk
- registry clerk
- translation clerk
Inclusion(s)
- archives clerk
- press clipper
- press reader
- reader
- tests clerk
Exclusion(s)
- Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations(1123)
- Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers(1213)
Main duties
The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
- Classified advertising clerks receive customers' orders for classified advertising, write and edit copy, calculate advertising costs and bill customers.
- Correspondence clerks write business and government correspondence such as replies to requests for information and assistance, damage claims, credit and billing enquiries and service complaints.
- Editorial assistants and publication clerks assist in the preparation of periodicals, advertisements, catalogues, directories and other material for publication; proofread material; verify facts and conduct research.
- Proofreaders read material prior to publication to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical or compositional errors within tight deadlines.
- Readers and press clippers read newspapers, magazines, press releases and other publications to locate and file articles of interest to staff and clients.
- Regulatory clerks compile, verify, record and process applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations, requisitions and other forms and documents in accordance with established procedures using processing systems; and authorize and issue licences, permits, registration papers, reimbursements and other material after requested documents have been processed and approved.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Additional courses or a diploma in writing, journalism or a related field may be required.
- Previous clerical or administrative experience may be required.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
6232 - Real estate agents and salespersons
Real estate agents and salespersons act as agents for the sale or purchase of houses, apartments, commercial buildings, land and other real estate and are employed in the real estate industry.
Illustrative example(s)
- commercial real estate agent
- real estate agent supervisor
- real estate agent
- real estate sales representative
- residential real estate agent
Exclusion(s)
- Assessors, valuators and appraisers(1314)
- Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers(0121)
- Mortgage brokers(1114)
- Rental agents(1224)
- Right-of-way agents(1225)
Main duties
Real estate agents and salespersons perform some or all of the following duties:
- Solicit property sales listings from prospective vendors
- Assist vendors in selling property by establishing asking price, advertising the property, listing the property with listing services and conducting open houses for prospective buyers
- Assist prospective buyers in selecting, visiting, inspecting and making offers of purchase on real estate properties
- Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters
- Draw up sales agreements for approval of purchaser and seller
- May rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.
Real estate agents and salespersons may specialize in residential, commercial, industrial/institutional or rural real estate sales.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of a real estate training course is required.
- Provincial or territorial licensure in the province or territory of employment is required.
Additional information
- Real estate agents and salespersons normally work on a commission basis.
- Real estate agents may operate independently by obtaining a broker's licence in accordance with the regulations of the province of employment. A broker's licence is required to become a manager in real estate.
9221 - Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in motor vehicle production departments. They are employed in plants which manufacture automobiles, vans and light trucks.
Illustrative example(s)
- area co-ordinator - motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembly foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembly supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembly zone supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing
- foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
- general assembly supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing
Exclusion(s)
- Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers(9522)
- Supervisors of engine assemblers(9226)
Main duties
Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers in motor vehicle manufacturing production departments such as body shop, chassis, paint, trim and hardware and final assembly
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Post-secondary education in engineering, sciences, business or other related discipline is usually required.
- Several years of experience as a production worker in motor vehicle manufacturing are required.
Additional information
- Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.
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