1122-NOC

Professional occupations in business management consulting

(NOC 1122)
High opportunity occupation High opportunity occupation
Annual Earnings
$82,360
Typical Education Background
Degree
Job Openings
(2022-2032)
4,910

Career Overview

Professional occupations in business management consulting:

  • Provide services to management such as analyzing the structure, operations, managerial methods or functions of an organization in order to propose, plan and implement improvements
  • Are employed by management consulting firms and throughout the public and private sectors or are self-employed

Duties

Management consultants:

  • Analyze and provide advice on the managerial methods and organization of a public or private sector establishment
  • Conduct research to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of managerial policies and programs
  • Conduct assessments and propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures in areas such as operations, human resources, records management and communications
  • Conduct quality audits and develop quality management and quality assurance standards for ISO (International Organization for Standardization) registration
  • Plan the reorganization of the operations of an establishment
  • Supervise contracted researchers or clerical staff

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$82,360

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$56.67/hr
Median$39.49/hr
Low$26.44/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2022 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

9,900

% Employed Full Time

51%
Source: 2016 Census

Work takes place in a conventional controlled environment such as an office, hospital or school.

Career Pathways

Progression to senior and managerial positions is possible with experience.

Occupational Interests

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For more about occupational interests visit Skills for the Future Workforce > Characteristics.

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

Conventional
Conventional
Investigative
Investigative
Enterprising
Enterprising

Job Titles

Analyst, price management / supply chain
Certified management consultant
Consultant, work reorganization
Industrial standards quality auditor
ISO consultant
Manager, file / records / point of sale
Planner, corporate
Regulatory affairs analyst
Regulatory affairs associate
Regulatory affairs officer
Regulatory affairs specialist
Regulatory compliance officer
Regulatory compliance specialist
Supervisor, records systems

Education, Training and Skills

  • A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or a related discipline is usually required.
  • A graduate degree in business administration may be required.
  • Some establishments may require management consultants to be certified by a provincial management consulting association.
  • Certification as a quality auditor may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
  • Occupations in health information management consulting may require certification by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Business Administration/Management/Commerce
  • International Business
  • Marketing
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Skills

Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.

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!

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

75%
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.

72%
Writing

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

69%
Critical Thinking

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

68%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

68%
Judgment and Decision-Making

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

66%
Complex Problem Solving

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

64%
Systems Analysis

Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations and the environment will affect outcomes.

61%
Monitoring

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

60%
Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

59%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

9,900
Source: 2016 Census

Employment by Region

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Region Employment (2022) % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 150 1.1%
Kootenay 160 1.1%
Mainland/Southwest 8,570 74.7%
North Coast and Nechako 30 N/A
Northeast 20 0.2%
Thompson-Okanagan 760 6.6%
Vancouver Island/Coast 1,810 16.2%
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)

4,910
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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Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 30 0.6%
Kootenay 20 0.6%
Mainland/Southwest 3,370 1.4%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast 0 4.1%
Thompson-Okanagan 400 2.6%
Vancouver Island/Coast 1,020 2.3%
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)
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services148,000
Finance, insurance and real estate50,900
Information, Culture and Recreation57,300
Public Administration49,200
Retail Trade115,500
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources