Program officers unique to government
Career Overview
Program officers unique to government:
- Are mainly concerned with running government institutions, such as Parliament
- Undertake activities unique to the operations of government, such as international relations, federal-provincial affairs, elections and tribunals
Job Titles
Duties
Program officers unique to government perform some or all of the following duties:
- Give advice to politicians or diplomats on the social, economic and political effects of government decisions on other governments in Canada or abroad
- Plan intergovernmental meetings and conferences with officers of other municipal, provincial or federal governments
- Coordinate setting up and running of elections within districts and make sure that electoral and voting procedures are followed
- Coordinate managerial support services for legislative committees, royal commissions or tribunals
- Participate as members of boards and tribunals
- Plan the details of and organize the proper procedures for official visits to Canada by foreign politicians and dignitaries
- Explain Canadian foreign and domestic policies to governments and nationals of foreign countries, and act on behalf of Canada abroad
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
950% Employed Full Time
74%Work takes place in a conventional indoor office setting.
Career Pathways
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- A bachelor's degree is usually required
- A master's degree may be required
- Several years of experience as a researcher, consultant or program administrator may be required
- Foreign service officers are accepted on the basis of competitive examination
Education programs in B.C.
Skills
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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, while meeting the goals of the system.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
950Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 15 | 1.6% |
| Kootenay | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 475 | 49.7% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 10 | 1.0% |
| Northeast | 10 | 1.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 60 | 6.3% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 385 | 40.3% |
Labour Market Outlook
The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.
Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
380Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 210 | 1.6% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 20 | 0.4% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 140 | 0.6% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 360 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 10 |
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