Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations (NOC 0014)

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

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

Education, training & qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Innovative
• Social
• Directive
• Verbal & Written Comprehension

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Education programs in B.C.

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