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Managers in social, community and correctional services

(NOC 40030)
High opportunity occupation High opportunity occupation
Annual Earnings
$95,249
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
Management
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
3,080

Career Overview

Managers in social, community and correctional services:

  • Plan, organize and direct the programs and activities of social service and community agencies, correctional institutions, counselling departments, labour organizations, professional associations, political parties and non-governmental organizations

Job Titles

Aboriginal centre manager
Assistant vice-president - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations
Association director
Association manager
Bilateral relations manager - social services
Chamber of Commerce administrator
Child-care centre administrator
Child-care centre director
Children's aid society director
Child welfare services administrator
Community arts coordinator
Community centre director
Community centre manager
Community programs director
Community services director
Consumer information director
Correctional institution director
Correctional rehabilitation society director
Correctional services director
Correctional treatment and training director
Counselling services director
Counselling services manager
Detention centre director
Director of counselling
Director of guidance services
Director of operations - housing department
Director of public welfare
Environmental group director
Family resources director
Family services area manager
Group home manager
Guidance director
Guidance services director
Halfway house manager
Homemaker services director - social services
House of Commons chief clerk
Income maintenance director
International program director - cooperative
Labour organization manager
Legislative assembly clerk
Major community projects coordinator
Manufacturers' association manager
Membership services manager
Men's hostel manager
Native centre manager
Non-governmental organization (NGO) manager
Political organization manager
Preschool centre director
Preschool program director
Prison warden
Psychological services director
Public welfare director
Regional correctional administrator
Rehabilitation residential services director
Religious education director
Social assistance director
Social service general manager
Social services area director
Social services centre administrator
Social services centre director
Social services centre manager
Social services department chief
Social services department head
Social services director
Social services district director
Social services local manager
Social services manager
Social services provincial coordinator
Social services regional administrator
Social work director
Teachers' association director general
Trade association manager
Veterans' services director
Vocational rehabilitation unit manager
Volunteer services director
Welfare manager
Welfare organization department director
Welfare organization director
Welfare organization manager
Women's centre manager
Young offender services director

Duties

Managers in social, community and correctional services perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Plan, organize and direct the delivery of social and community service programs such as income maintenance, children's aid and emergency housing services
  • Manage the operations and activities of correctional facilities and detention centres
  • Carry out the programs of non-governmental organizations involved with social issues such as health care, human rights, consumer protection, international development and environmental protection
  • Carry out programs of membership organizations such as political parties, labour organizations, business and professional associations
  • Create administrative procedures to meet goals set by board of directors or senior management
  • Direct and advise professional and non-professional staff delivering services and programs to the general public and to the organization or association membership
  • Plan, carry out and control budgets for programs, equipment and support services
  • Represent their respective organizations for the purpose of government communication and media relations
  • Participate in policy development by preparing reports and briefs for management committees and working groups
  • Hire and provide training for professional and non-professional 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

$95,249

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$68.57/hr
Median$45.67/hr
Low$25.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2024 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

5,315

% Employed Full Time

75%
Source: 2021 Census

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

Career Pathways

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Occupational Interests

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For more about occupational interests visit Skills for the Future Workforce > Characteristics.

Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Enterprising
Enterprising
Social
Social

Education, Training and Skills

  • Managers in social, community and correctional services usually require a master's degree in a social science or administrative discipline
    and
    Several years of experience in a related occupation, such as a community and social service worker, social or health policy researcher, consultant or program officer, probation or parole officer, or social worker
  • Managers of associations and membership organizations require extensive experience in a related occupation, trade or industry

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Skills

Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.

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!

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

74%
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.

73%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

72%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

71%
Critical Thinking

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

71%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

71%
Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

69%
Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

69%
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

68%
Time Management

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

66%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

Find out about employment types and trends by region and industry.

Employment

5,315
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 185 3.5%
Kootenay 135 2.5%
Mainland/Southwest 3,340 62.8%
North Coast and Nechako 115 2.2%
Northeast 25 0.5%
Thompson-Okanagan 520 9.8%
Vancouver Island/Coast 1,000 18.8%
Source: 2021 Census

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)

3,080
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 80 0.6%
Kootenay 60 0.3%
Mainland/Southwest 1,970 1.6%
North Coast and Nechako 40 0.0%
Northeast 10 -0.4%
Thompson-Okanagan 370 1.4%
Vancouver Island/Coast 550 1.1%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.

Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2024-2034)
Health Care and Social Assistance2,080
Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services480
Public Administration240
Educational Services110
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services70
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources

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