Other managers in public administration:
Source: Estimated median employment income based on 2021 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))
Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2021 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))
Source: 2021 Job Bank Wage Report
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook
10 year expected job openings: 540
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Other managers in public administration perform some or all of the following duties:
Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.
Source: 2016 Census
A bachelor's degree in a social science discipline, law or business administration is required.
Several years of experience in government policy development, research or program administration, or in a professional occupation in social science, law or business administration are usually required.
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Career paths
Promotion to senior management positions in this field is possible with experience.
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