0014-NOC

Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations

(NOC 0014)
High opportunity occupation High opportunity occupation
Annual Earnings
$95,854
Typical Education Background
Degree
Job Openings
(2022-2032)
2,670

Career Overview

Senior managers in this unit group:

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle managers, membership and other organizations or institutions that deliver health, education, social or community services
  • Create policies, either alone or in partnership with a board of directors, that establish the direction to be taken by these organizations
  • Are employed in health care organizations, educational services, social and community services and membership organizations

Duties

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

  • Create goals for the organization or institution and make 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 carry out organizational 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 organization or institution, or assign representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions

Earnings

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Annual Earnings

$95,854

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$88.00/hr
Median$45.96/hr
Low$21.76/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2022 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

3,400

% Employed Full Time

73%
Source: 2016 Census

Work in this field is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, hospital or school.

Career Pathways

The boundaries of this unit group are defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), which includes educational services, health care and social services and membership organizations.

Occupational Interests

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

Enterprising
Enterprising

Job Titles

Alumni association executive director
Arts and culture association chairperson
Arts association executive director
Chancellor, college / university
Chief executive officer (CEO)
Chief financial officer (CFO)
Chief operating officer (COO)
Chief privacy officer - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations
Corporate controller
Cultural association president
Director general
Environmental group executive director
Executive director, crafts guild
Executive director, charity
Executive director, NGO
Executive director, nurses' association
Executive director, professional assoc.
Executive director, recreational assoc.
General manager, business school
General manager, hockey association
General manager, political organization
General manager, trade school
Hospital administrator
Music guild president
President and general manager
President, college / university
Rector - education
Sports association president
Vice-president, academic business
Vice-president, education
Vice-president, executive
Vice-president, finance and administration
Vice-president, health
Vice-president, human resources
Vice-president, information systems
Vice-president, marketing
Vice-president, medical
Vice-president, nursing
Vice-president, operations
Vice-president, planning
Vice-president, regional
Vice-president, support services

Education, Training and Skills

  • A university degree or college diploma in business administration, hospital administration, finance or other discipline related to the service provided is usually required.
  • Several years of experience as a middle manager in a related institution or organization are usually required.
  • Specialization in a particular functional area or service 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
  • Hospitality/Tourism - General
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Skills

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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.

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%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

74%
Critical Thinking

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

73%
Social Perceptiveness

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

73%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

72%
Monitoring

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

70%
Complex Problem Solving

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

69%
Judgment and Decision-Making

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

68%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

66%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

3,400
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 80 2.2%
Kootenay 130 3.0%
Mainland/Southwest 2,780 65.1%
North Coast and Nechako 80 2.2%
Northeast N/A 0.6%
Thompson-Okanagan 410 9.6%
Vancouver Island/Coast 670 16.9%
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)

2,670
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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Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
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Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 0 1.2%
Kootenay 100 0.7%
Mainland/Southwest 1,700 1.4%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast N/A N/A
Thompson-Okanagan 300 1.8%
Vancouver Island/Coast 510 1.8%
N/A: Data is not available for this region.
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)
Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services46,100
Health Care and Social Assistance149,700
Educational Services64,500
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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