Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities (NOC 0016)

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.

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

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

Education, training & qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Innovative
• Social
• Directive
• Verbal & Written Comprehension
• Manual Dexterity

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Education programs in B.C.

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