Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. (NOC 0015)

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

• develop goals for the company and create policies and programs
• create and organize major departments and related senior staff positions
• assign resources to carry out policies and programs
• establish financial and management policies
• develop and approve promotional campaigns and approve human resource planning
• select middle managers, directors or other executive staff
• direct the work of regions, divisions or departments
• represent the company in negotiations or other official functions

Special duties

Senior managers in this group may specialize in areas such as finance, marketing or human resources or in the sale of a particular product or provision of a particular service.

Key aspects of the work in this group:

• Senior managers in this group typically work in a conventional office environment.

Education, training & qualifications

• A university degree or college diploma in business administration, finance or other discipline related to the service provided is usually required.
• Several years of experience as a middle manager in trade, broadcasting or other service 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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