Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
Career Overview
Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers:
- Oversee and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following groups: Accounting and Related Clerks (NOC 1431), Payroll Clerks (NOC 1432), Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks (NOC 1434) and Collectors (NOC 1435)
- Work for banks and other financial institutions, insurance companies, and for other establishments throughout the private and public sectors
Job Titles
Duties
Supervisors in this group:
- Put into use efficient working processes and co-ordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in administering accounts payable and receivable; processing, verifying and recording financial documents and forms; administering payrolls; processing, verifying and recording insurance claims and forms; and collecting user fees and payments on overdue accounts
- Examine and confirm accuracy of work
- Authorize payments, credits, deposits and withdrawals
- Create work schedules and procedures
- Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
- Resolve work-related problems
- Prepare and submit progress and other reports
- Identify training needs and train workers in job duties and company policies
- Obtain supplies and materials
- Ensure smooth operation of computer systems and equipment and arrange for maintenance and repair work
- Perform the same duties as supervised workers
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
1,935% Employed Full Time
77%Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.
Career Pathways
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Education, Training and Skills
- Completion of a college program or courses in bookkeeping, accounting or a related subject is required.
- Experience in the clerical occupation supervised is required.
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Accounting Assistance/Bookkeeping
Skills
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Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
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.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
1,935Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 40 | 2.1% |
| Kootenay | 30 | 1.6% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 1,425 | 73.6% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 25 | 1.3% |
| Northeast | 35 | 1.8% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 145 | 7.5% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 230 | 11.9% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
1,120Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 10 | -0.3% |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 880 | 1.6% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 10 | 1.2% |
| Northeast | 20 | 0.1% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 100 | 1.0% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 110 | 0.9% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Finance, Insurance and Real Estate | 260 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 170 |
| Public Administration | 110 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 70 |
| Retail Trade | 70 |
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