Other administrative services managers
Career Overview
Managers in this group:
- Plan, direct, evaluate, control and organize departments in charge of corporate regulations and compliance, record keeping, security, admissions and other management services not otherwise mentioned
- Organize finance, human resources, purchasing, administration or computer systems departments
- Work throughout the public and private sector
Job Titles
Duties
Managers in this group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Direct and organize a department providing one or more management services
- Organize staff in providing security, finance, purchasing, human resources or records management, or other management services
- Develop rules and regulations within an organization
- Create budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies
- Prepare reports for management committees evaluating administrative services
- Interview, hire and oversee training for staff
Special Duties
Court registrars in the higher courts may also perform various judicial duties. Duties of court registrars can include those of other court services occupations such as court administrator and “Court Clerks” (NOC 14103) depending on the location and size of the courthouse.
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
6,770% Employed Full Time
72%Administrative Service managers typically work in an office environment.
Career Pathways
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration or a related administrative services field is usually required
- Several years of experience at a professional level in business administration, finance or administrative services are usually required
- An Associate of the Institute of the Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ACIS), Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (FCIS) or a Professional Administrator (P Adm) designation may be required for some occupations in this group
- Certification in health information management by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) may be required
- In Quebec, certification with the Association québécoise des archivistes médicales may be required
- Court registrars employed by the higher courts may require judicial credentials
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Business Administration/Management/Commerce
- International Business
- Operations Management/Supervision
Skills
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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.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
6,770Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 115 | 1.7% |
| Kootenay | 120 | 1.8% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 4,720 | 69.7% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 65 | 1.0% |
| Northeast | 40 | 0.6% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 605 | 8.9% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 1,100 | 16.2% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
3,530Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 30 | -0.2% |
| Kootenay | 40 | -0.1% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 2,560 | 1.6% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 10 | -0.8% |
| Northeast | 10 | -0.5% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 300 | 0.7% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 580 | 0.8% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 2,530 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 200 |
| Retail Trade | 100 |
| Construction | 100 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 100 |
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