National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3
041 - Managers in public administration
This minor group includes public administration managers. They are employed by government departments, agencies, and legislative bodies.
0411 - Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration
Government managers in health and social policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of health care policies, social policies and related programs designed to protect and promote the health and social welfare of individuals and communities. They are employed by all levels of government.
Illustrative example(s)
- city medical officer of health - government services
- health information and promotion director - government services
- health program operations manager - government services
- housing policy and development director - government services
- immigration and settlement director - government services
- social services director - government services
- social services planning manager - government services
Exclusion(s)
- 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)
- Managers in health care (See 0311 Managers in health care)
- Managers in social, community and correctional services (See 0423 Managers in social, community and correctional services)
- Other managers in public administration (See 0414 Other managers in public 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
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Participate in the development of health or social policies by providing advice to senior government managers
- Organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet departmental objectives set by senior management
- Direct and advise health or social policy researchers, consultants or program officers who conduct research, prepare documents or administer programs for individuals and communities in areas such as health and social services, employment and immigration, labour or housing
- Plan, administer and control budgets for research and administration, support services and equipment and supplies
- Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate health and social services projects and programs
- Interview, hire and provide training for staff.
Employment requirements
Government managers in health policy development and program administration
- A bachelor's degree or college diploma in health science, hospital administration or public administration or a bachelor's degree in social science is required.
- A graduate degree in a health, social science or an administrative discipline may be required.
- Several years of experience as a health or social policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required.
- For some government managers in health policy development and program administration, certification in the relevant health profession is required. For example, city medical officers of health must be physicians.
Government managers in social policy development and program administration
- A bachelor's degree or a college diploma in a social science discipline, such as sociology or economics, or an administrative discipline, such as public administration, is required.
- A graduate degree in a social science or an administrative discipline may be required.
- Several years of experience as a social policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions in the health and social policy fields is possible with experience.
0412 - Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration
Government managers in economic analysis, policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate economic policy, research and programs in areas of government activity such as taxation, international trade, labour markets, transportation or agriculture. They also plan and direct policies and programs to promote industrial and commercial business development in urban and rural areas. They are employed by all levels of government.
Illustrative example(s)
- border services manager
- business development director - government services
- customs manager - government services
- economic analysis chief - government services
- economic development director - government services
- economic policy analysis director - government services
- energy market analysis director - government services
- excise tax programs director - government services
- farm products marketing director - government services
- forest resource analysis chief - government services
- grain market analysis manager - government services
- international trade policy manager - government services
- revenue programs manager - government services
- tax policy research manager - government services
- taxation manager
- tourism development manager - government services
- trade development director
Exclusion(s)
- Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants (See 4163 Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants)
- Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts (See 4162 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts)
- Financial managers (See 0111 Financial managers)
- Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (See 0411 Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration)
- Labour policy analysts (See 4164 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers)
- 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
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development of economic policy research projects and economic programs
- Participate in the development of departmental policies by providing advice to senior government managers
- Organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet departmental objectives set by senior management
- Direct and advise economists and other professional staff who conduct economic research, prepare reports or administer programs in areas of government activity such as taxation, international trade, labour, transportation or agriculture
- Direct and advise economic development officers or other staff administering programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in urban or rural areas
- Plan, administer and control research and administration budgets for projects, support services, equipment or supplies
- Organize and direct committees evaluating departmental or agency projects or programs
- Interview, hire and oversee training and professional development.
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, commerce or public administration is required.
- A master's degree in economics or a related field may be required.
- Several years of experience as an economist, economic development officer or socio-economic researcher are required.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.
0413 - Government managers - education policy development and program administration
Government managers in education policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs. They are employed by all levels of government.
Illustrative example(s)
- education curriculum development director
- education director
- education policy analysis and research director
- education program administration manager
- school inspection director - public administration
Exclusion(s)
- Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training (See 0421 Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training)
- 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)
- School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (See 0422 School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education)
- Senior government managers and officials (See 0012 Senior government managers and officials)
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Participate in the development of education policy by providing advice to senior government managers
- Organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet departmental objectives set by senior management
- Direct and advise policy researchers or program officers conducting research, preparing documents or administering educational programs for elementary and secondary school systems
- Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services, equipment and supplies
- Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate education projects and programs
- Interview, hire and provide training for staff.
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in education is required.
- A master's degree in a particular educational specialization may be required.
- Several years of combined experience as a school teacher and as a government educational policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required.
- A provincial teaching certificate is usually required.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions in education is possible with experience.
0414 - Other managers in public administration
Other managers in public administration 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
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
This group performs 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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