National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
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41407 - Program officers unique to government

Program officers unique to government are primarily concerned with the administration and operation of government institutions, such as Parliament, and activities unique to the operations of government, such as international relations, federal-provincial affairs, elections and tribunals.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • attaché
    • elections officer
    • federal-provincial relations officer
    • foreign service officer
    • intergovernmental affairs officer
    • office of the Speaker officer
    • protocol officer
    • returning officer
    • royal commission officer
    • standing or select committee officer
    • tribunal officer

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Administrative officers (See 13100 Administrative officers)
    • Border services, customs, and immigration officers (See 43203 Border services, customs, and immigration officers)
    • Court officer (See 14103 Court clerks and related court services occupations)
    • Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts (See 41401 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts)
    • Employment insurance and revenue officers (See 12104 Employment insurance and revenue officers)
    • Executive assistants (See 12100 Executive assistants)
    • Justice of the peace (See 42200 Paralegals and related occupations)
    • Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (See 41403 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Advise politicians or diplomats on the social, economic and political effects of government decisions on other governments in Canada or abroad
    • Explain Canadian foreign and domestic policies to governments and nationals of foreign countries, and act on behalf of Canada abroad
    • Collect, monitor and analyze international pressures, issues and communications and brief on intelligence and security matters
    • Plan intergovernmental meetings and conferences with officers of other municipal, provincial or federal governments
    • Coordinate the logistics and administration of elections within constituencies and ensure that electoral and voting procedures are followed
    • Co-ordinate administrative support services for legislative committees, royal commissions or tribunals
    • Participate as a member of a board or tribunal
    • Plan logistics and oversee diplomatic protocol of official visits to Canada by foreign politicians and dignitaries.

  • Employment requirements

    • A bachelor's degree is usually required.
    • A master's degree may be required.
    • Several years of experience as a researcher, consultant or program administrator may be required.
    • Foreign service officers are accepted on the basis of competitive examination.
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