Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities
Senior managers in construction, transportation, production and utilities plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle managers, the overall operations of goods production, utility, transportation and construction companies. They formulate policies which establish the direction to be taken by these companies, either alone or in conjunction with other members of a board of directors.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 0
Skill Level
SK, MB, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Establish objectives for the company and formulate or approve policies and programs
- Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
- Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement company policies and programs; establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall personnel planning
- Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff
- Coordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
- Represent the company, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the company, in negotiations or other official functions.
Qualifications
- checkA university degree or college diploma in engineering, business administration, commerce or other discipline related to the company's product is usually required.
- checkSeveral years of experience as a middle manager in goods production, utilities, transportation or construction are usually required.
- checkSpecialization in a particular functional area or product is possible through specific university or college training in that area or through previous experience.
- checkSenior managers in finance usually require a professional accounting designation.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities (NOC 00015) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities in Saskatchewan: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities mainly work in the following sectors: Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 10%Construction (NAICS 23): 9%Social assistance (NAICS 624): 8%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations89% of senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.47% of senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 81% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 19% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 7% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities (NOC 00015) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Here are some key facts about senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities in Manitoba: Less than 500 people work in this occupation. Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities mainly work in the following sectors: Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 18% 92% of senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities work all year, while 8% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.40% of senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 84% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 16% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 8% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Immigration Pathways
TEER 0 occupations are senior management roles that qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Express Entry (FSW)
Provincial Nominee Programs
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Critical Thinking and Decision Making
to navigate challenges, analyze complex operational issues, optimize processes and make strategic decisions that impact production, transportation, construction and utility operations
Evaluation and Systems Analysis
to optimize interactions between various components of operations by assessing the effectiveness of policies, programs and operational procedures
Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity
to communicate company policies, objectives and strategies to middle managers, employees and other stakeholders
Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering
to oversee projects by organizing complex data, prioritizing tasks and adapting to changing project needs
Leadership
to set the vision and direction of the organization and to engage teams in order to achieve organizational objectives
Knowledge in Business Management
to drive operational efficiency, handle financial planning and ensure the company meets its objectives while adapting to industry changes
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