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Other business services managers

(NOC 0125)
High opportunity occupation High opportunity occupation
Annual Earnings
$94,770
Typical Education Background
Degree
Job Openings
(2022-2032)
2,490

Career Overview

Business service managers:

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments that provide services to business, and ensure the quality of those services and client satisfaction.
  • Work in fields such as management consulting, market research, personnel and payroll services, contact centre services and security services.

Duties

Business service managers perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Plan, organize and direct the operations of establishments that provide services to business such as management consulting, market research and personnel services
  • Plan, develop and organize the policies and procedures of these establishments
  • Develop action plans, provide expertise in response to client needs, and support and advise project teams
  • Direct staff in the creation and use of sales or marketing plans
  • Plan, administer and control budgets for client projects, contracts, equipment and supplies
  • Represent the company within various economic and social organizations
  • Assist staff with the management of technical problems
  • Hire, train and supervise 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

$94,770

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$57.69/hr
Median$45.44/hr
Low$31.25/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2022 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

3,500

% Employed Full Time

65%
Source: 2016 Census

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.

Career Pathways

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Occupational Interests

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

Enterprising
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Job Titles

Head, management services division
Manager, accounting & audit firm
Manager, call centre
Manager, conference centre
Manager, energy asset joint venture
Manager, land contracts
Manager, management consulting
Manager, market research
Manager, professional services
Manager, well and facilities
Mineral land and contract manager
Surface land administration manager

Education, Training and Skills

  • A bachelor's degree or college diploma in a field related to the business service provided is usually required.
  • Several years of experience in a field related to the business service provided are usually required.
  • Licences, certificates or registration may be required for some business services managers. For example, accounting firm managers usually require accounting certification.
  • University studies in business administration may be required.

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Business Administration/Management/Commerce
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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!

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

74%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

73%
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.

73%
Critical Thinking

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

72%
Writing

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

69%
Judgment and Decision-Making

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

69%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

67%
Social Perceptiveness

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

67%
Monitoring

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

66%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

65%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

3,500
Source: 2016 Census

Employment by Region

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Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
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Region Employment (2022) % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 90 2.4%
Kootenay 120 2.8%
Mainland/Southwest 2,740 65.8%
North Coast and Nechako 70 1.6%
Northeast 40 1.6%
Thompson-Okanagan 560 13.4%
Vancouver Island/Coast 480 12.7%
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2022-2032)

2,490
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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Northeast
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Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 0 0.0%
Kootenay 50 -0.9%
Mainland/Southwest 1,620 1.4%
North Coast and Nechako 30 2.5%
Northeast 0 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 380 1.5%
Vancouver Island/Coast 370 2.1%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2022-2032)
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services148,000
Information, Culture and Recreation57,300
Finance, insurance and real estate50,900
Transportation and Warehousing53,400
Construction72,700
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources

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