Professional occupations in business management consulting
Professionals in business management consulting occupations provide services to management such as analyzing the structure, operations, managerial methods or functions of an organization in order to propose, plan and implement improvements.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 1
Skill Level
SK, AB, NT
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Provide guidance and support to businesses on regulatory policies and procedures; ensure internal compliance with regulatory requirements; and prepare submissions and filings with regulatory bodies
- Analyze and provide advice on the managerial methods and organization of a public or private sector establishment
- Conduct research to determine efficiency and effectiveness of managerial policies and programs
- Conduct assessments and propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures in areas such as operations, human resources, records management, security management and communications
- Conduct quality audits and develop quality management and quality assurance standards for ISO (International Organization for Standardization) registration
- Plan the reorganization of the operations of an establishment
- May supervise contracted researchers or clerical staff.
Qualifications
- checkA bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or a related discipline is usually required.
- checkA graduate degree in business administration may be required.
- checkSome establishments may require management consultants to be certified by a provincial management consulting association.
- checkCertification as a quality auditor may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
- checkOccupations in health information management consulting may require certification by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) 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.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Positive economic growth is expected over the forecast period, supporting employment opportunities. With over one-third of workers in this occupation aged 55 years and older, an aging workforce will likely support employment opportunities for this occupation.As more advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and expanded use of “big data” continue to be incorporated into financial analysis systems, employers may require prospective employees to have expanded technical skill sets in these areas.Workers in this occupation are concentrated in the Regina and Saskatoon regions, and job prospects are strongest in the Regina region.Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Saskatchewan: Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation. Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors: Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 26%Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 8%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 6%Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 86% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations76% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 24% 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 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.32% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 51% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 49% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% 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: 35% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions.Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may also have some firms rethinking expansion resulting in muted employment growth for this occupation. As more advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and enhanced cybersecurity continue to be incorporated into financial analysis systems, employers may require prospective employees to have expanded technical skill sets in these areas. Consultants will support implementation and adoption of new technologies and help transition clients to new ways of working and operating their business. Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Alberta: Approximately 17,700 people work in this occupation. Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors: Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 32%Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 8%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 87% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations70% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.38% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 56% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 43% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 27% compared to 9% for all occupations
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Outlook
Northwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Northwest Territories: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors: Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 45%Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 36%Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 6%Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%Construction (NAICS 23): 6% 28% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 44% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 56% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 31% compared to 9% for all occupations
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Evaluation and Systems Analysis
to assess current organizational processes, identify inefficiencies and design improvements
Persuading
to convince stakeholders of the value of proposed changes and to secure buy-in for new strategies
Deductive Reasoning
to systematically analyze data, identify patterns and draw logical conclusions about organizational issues
Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity
to present findings, explain recommendations and facilitate discussions with clients
Collaboration
to coordinate efforts, share insights and work with all stakeholders involved to address complex organizational challenges
Knowledge in Business Management
to understand organizational structures, managerial practices and operational strategies
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