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Government managers - education policy development and program administration

(NOC 40012)
Annual Earnings
$92,934
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
Management
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
120

Career Overview

Government managers in this unit group:

  • Plan, organize and direct the development and administration of elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs
  • Work for government departments and agencies

 

Job Titles

Adult education services director
Assistant director of school services
Assistant director of school services - public administration
Computer education director
Corporate policy manager - education
Director of education - public administration
Director of school services
Educational programs support assistant director
Education curriculum development director
Education curriculum development director - public administration
Education director
Education policy analysis and research director
Education policy and research director - public administration
Education policy development manager
Education policy manager
Education program administration manager
Education programs assistant director
Education programs assistant director - public administration
Education programs regional director
Education programs support director - public administration
Education research and information director
Elementary education director
Elementary school education director
Government administrator - education
Heritage languages program director
Inspection services director - education
Language programs assistant director
Learning programs director - adult education
Learning programs director - early-childhood education
Learning programs director - elementary education
Learning programs director - secondary education
Policy and planning director - education programs
Post-secondary education director
Post-secondary education director - public administration
Program development and educational planning director - public administration
Program services director - education
Programs evaluation assistant director - education
School board services manager
School inspection director - public administration
School services director
School services director - public administration
Secondary school education director
Secondary school programs director
Second language program director
Services manager - education programs
Special education programs director
Special education services assistant director
Student assistance program director
University research assistant director

Duties

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

  • Participate in the development of education policy by providing advice to senior government managers
  • Organize departmental unit and create procedures to meet departmental goals set by senior management
  • Direct and advise policy researchers or program officers conducting research, preparing documents or carrying out programs for elementary and secondary school systems
  • Plan, carry out and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment
  • Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate education projects and programs
  • Interview, hire and provide training for staff

 

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$92,934

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$70.83/hr
Median$44.56/hr
Low$28.33/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2024 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

275

% Employed Full Time

85%
Source: 2021 Census

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

Career Pathways

Promotion to senior management positions is possible with experience.

Occupational Interests

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Education, Training and Skills

  • A bachelor's degree in education is required
  • A master's degree in a particular educational specialization may be required
  • Several years of combined experience as a school teacher and as a government educational policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required
  • A provincial teaching certificate is usually required

 

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Elementary/Secondary Teaching Related
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Active Listening

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.

75%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

75%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

75%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

72%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

68%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

68%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

68%
Negotiation

Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

65%
Management of Personnel Resources

Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.

59%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

59%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

275
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 10 3.6%
Kootenay 0 0.0%
Mainland/Southwest 145 52.7%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast 10 3.6%
Thompson-Okanagan 10 3.6%
Vancouver Island/Coast 90 32.7%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)

120
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)

Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo Not available Not available
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 80 1.4%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan Not available Not available
Vancouver Island/Coast 40 0.7%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2024-2034)
Public Administration110
Educational Services10
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources

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