4164-NOC

Program officers unique to government

(NOC 41407)
Annual Earnings
$108,451
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
University Degree
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
380

Career Overview

Program officers unique to government:

  • Are mainly concerned with running government institutions, such as Parliament
  • Undertake activities unique to the operations of government, such as international relations, federal-provincial affairs, elections and tribunals

Duties

Program officers unique to government perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Give advice to politicians or diplomats on the social, economic and political effects of government decisions on other governments in Canada or abroad
  • Plan intergovernmental meetings and conferences with officers of other municipal, provincial or federal governments
  • Coordinate setting up and running of elections within districts and make sure that electoral and voting procedures are followed
  • Coordinate managerial support services for legislative committees, royal commissions or tribunals
  • Participate as members of boards and tribunals
  • Plan the details of and organize the proper procedures for official visits to Canada by foreign politicians and dignitaries
  • Explain Canadian foreign and domestic policies to governments and nationals of foreign countries, and act on behalf of Canada abroad

Earnings

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Annual Earnings

$108,451

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$57.44/hr
Median$52.00/hr
Low$36.22/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

950

% Employed Full Time

74%
Source: 2021 Census

Work takes place in a conventional indoor office setting.

Career Pathways

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Occupational Interests

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

Investigative
Investigative

Job Titles

Attaché
Elections officer
Federal-provincial relations officer
Foreign service officer
Intergovernmental affairs officer
Office of the Speaker officer
Protocol officer
Returning officer
Royal commission officer
Standing or select committee officer
Tribunal officer

Education, Training and Skills

  • A bachelor's degree is usually required
  • A master's degree may be required
  • Several years of experience as a researcher, consultant or program administrator may be required
  • Foreign service officers are accepted on the basis of competitive examination

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Skills

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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.

78%
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.

76%
Critical Thinking

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

75%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

75%
Writing

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

73%
Active Learning

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

73%
Complex Problem Solving

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

70%
Judgment and Decision Making

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

68%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

62%
Systems Evaluation

Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, while meeting the goals of the system.

60%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

950
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 15 1.6%
Kootenay 0 0.0%
Mainland/Southwest 475 49.7%
North Coast and Nechako 10 1.0%
Northeast 10 1.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 60 6.3%
Vancouver Island/Coast 385 40.3%
Source: 2021 Census

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 (2023-2033)

380
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 (2023-2033)

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 10 -0.1%
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 200 1.2%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan 20 1.2%
Vancouver Island/Coast 160 1.0%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Public Administration370
Transportation And Warehousing10
Repair, Personal And Non-Profit Services10
Professional, Scientific And Technical Services0
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources

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