0016-NOC

Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities

(NOC 0016)
High opportunity occupation High opportunity occupation
Annual Earnings
$102,862
Typical Education Background
Degree
Job Openings
(2022-2032)
3,980

Career Overview

Senior managers in this group

  • Organize, direct, control and judge the overall operations of goods production, utility, transportation and construction companies through middle managers
  • Create policies to manage the direction of these companies, either alone or working with a board of directors

Duties

Senior managers in this group perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Set goals for the company and create or approve policies and programs
  • Approve and organize the creation of major departments and associated senior staff positions
  • Assign material, human and financial resources to set up company policies and programs
  • Establish financial and administrative controls
  • Create and approve promotional campaigns
  • Approve overall personnel planning
  • Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff
  • Coordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
  • Represent the company, or assign representatives to act on behalf of the company, in negotiations or other official functions

Special duties

Senior managers may specialize in areas such as finance, marketing or human resources, or in a particular product area.

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$102,862

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$154.74/hr
Median$49.32/hr
Low$15.65/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2022 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

6,800

% Employed Full Time

72%
Source: 2016 Census

Senior managers in this field typically work in a structured environment, such as an office.

Career Pathways

The boundaries of this unit group are defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), which includes fishing, forestry and logging, mining, oil.

Occupational Interests

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Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Enterprising
Enterprising

Job Titles

Chief executive officer (CEO)
Chief financial officer (CFO)
Chief operating officer (COO)
Chief privacy officer - construction, transportation, production and utilities
Corporate controller
Executive director
General manager
President, electric power company
President, residential construction
Publisher
Vice-president

Education, Training and Skills

  • A university degree or college diploma in engineering, business administration, commerce or other discipline related to the company's product is usually required.
  • Several years of experience as a middle manager in goods production, utilities, transportation or construction are usually required.
  • Specialization in a particular functional area or product is possible through specific university or college training in that area or through previous experience.
  • Senior managers in finance usually require a professional accounting designation.

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Business Administration/Management/Commerce
  • Computer Engineering Related
  • Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering
  • Engineering Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
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Skills

Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.

Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

77%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

76%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

75%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

75%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

74%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

74%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

73%
Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

71%
Judgment and Decision-Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

70%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

68%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

6,800
Source: 2016 Census

Employment by Region

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Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
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Region Employment (2022) % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 170 2.2%
Kootenay 200 2.2%
Mainland/Southwest 6,060 72.3%
North Coast and Nechako 90 0.9%
Northeast 90 1.2%
Thompson-Okanagan 790 10.1%
Vancouver Island/Coast 820 10.9%
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2022-2032)

3,980
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2022-2032)

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Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
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Northeast
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Vancouver Island/Coast
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Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 70 -0.6%
Kootenay 60 -1.6%
Mainland/Southwest 2,880 0.6%
North Coast and Nechako 20 1.1%
Northeast 30 2.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 420 0.9%
Vancouver Island/Coast 470 0.9%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.

Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2022-2032)
Manufacturing49,200
Construction72,700
Transportation and Warehousing53,400
Information, Culture and Recreation57,300
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction12,000
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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