Government managers - economic analysis, policy and admin

About this job

Government managers in this unit group:

plan, organize and direct policy, research and programs in government such as taxation, international trade, labour markets, transportation or agriculture
plan and direct policies and programs to promote industrial and commercial business development in urban and rural areas
work in government departments and agencies

Common job titles

business development director
chief, grain market analysis
chief, revenue programs / tax policy

co-ordinator, economic development
director, natural resources policy
director, agricultural policy
director, community economic development
director, economic and trade analysis
director, energy policy
director, fishery policy
director, forestry policy
director, industrial development
director, international trade policy
director, labour market analysis
director, market development

director, tourism development
director, trade liaison
director, transportation policy

economic analysis chief
forest resource analysis chief
international trade policy manager
manager, agriculture / fishery / forestry
manager, border services
manager, customs
manager, export programs
manager, regional economic services
manager, tourism development / research
manager, transportation programs
revenue programs manager
superintendent, park

business development director
chief, grain market analysis
chief, revenue programs / tax policy
co-ordinator, economic development
director, natural resources policy
director, agricultural policy

director, community economic development
director, economic and trade analysis
director, energy policy
director, fishery policy
director, forestry policy
director, industrial development
director, international trade policy
director, labour market analysis
director, market development
director, tourism development
director, trade liaison
director, transportation policy
economic analysis chief
forest resource analysis chief
international trade policy manager
manager, agriculture / fishery / forestry
manager, border services
manager, customs
manager, export programs
manager, regional economic services
manager, tourism development / research
manager, transportation programs
revenue programs manager
superintendent, park

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$86,886

Source: 2016 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2016 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))

Provincial hourly rate

High
Median
Low

Source: 2016 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2017-2027)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

2017 - 2022
2022 - 2027

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 500

2017
2022
2027

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

New jobs due to economic growth:
17.8%
90 openings

Replacement of retiring workers:
82.2%
410 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Cariboo

Employment in 2017:

30

Average annual employment growth:

0.2%

Expected number of job openings:

20

Kootenay

Employment in 2017:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

-0.1%

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Mainland / Southwest

Employment in 2017:

420

Average annual employment growth:

1.3%

Expected number of job openings:

240

North Coast & Nechako

Employment in 2017:

40

Average annual employment growth:

0.8%

Expected number of job openings:

20

Northeast

Employment in 2017:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Thompson-Okanagan

Employment in 2017:

60

Average annual employment growth:

0.6%

Expected number of job openings:

30

Vancouver Island / Coast

Employment in 2017:

360

Average annual employment growth:

0.7%

Expected number of job openings:

180

N/A - Data not available

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

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

plan, organize and direct the development of economic policy research projects and economic programs
participate in the development of departmental policies by providing advice to senior government managers
organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet departmental goals set by senior management
direct and advise economists and other professional staff who conduct economic research, prepare reports or carry out programs in areas of government activity such as taxation, inAXternational trade, labour, transportation or agriculture
direct and advise economic development officers or other staff carrying out programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in urban or rural areas
plan, carry out and control research and administration budgets for projects, support services, equipment or supplies
organize and direct committees evaluating departmental or agency projects or programs
interview, hire and oversee training and professional development

Work environment

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

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

1,300 workers are employed

81% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Employment by gender

Men

Women

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Employment by age group

15 - 24 years

25 - 44 years

45 - 64 years

65+ years

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Labour force by industry

Public Administration:

86%

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services:

2%

Educational Services:

2%

Construction:

2%

Business, Building and Other Support Services:

1%

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Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Employment by region

% employment of this occupation

% employment of all occupations

Cariboo

Kootenay

Mainland / Southwest

North Coast & Nechako

Northeast

Thompson-Okanagan

Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

A bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, commerce or public administration is required.
A master's degree in economics or a related field may be required.
Several years of experience as an economist, economic development officer or socio-economic researcher are required.

Skills

Innovative
Social
Directive
Verbal & Written Comprehension

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Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

Public Administration

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Related careers

Career paths and resources

Career paths

Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.

Additional resources

Additional resources are not currently available for this career.

Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 0412)

About this job

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

Provincial hourly rate

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2017-2027)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

Job openings

Composition of job openings

Regional outlook

Duties

Work environment

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

Employment by gender

Employment by age group

Labour force by industry

Employment by region

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

Skills

Education programs in B.C.

Related careers

Career paths and resources

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