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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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
3,400% Employed Full Time
73%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.
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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
Skills
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Talking to others to share information effectively.
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.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
3,400Employment by Region
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% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2022-2032)
2,670Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2022-2032)
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% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
Industry | Job Openings (2022-2032) |
---|---|
Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 46,100 |
Health Care and Social Assistance | 149,700 |
Educational Services | 64,500 |
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