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

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