Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration
Government managers in health and social policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of health care policies, social policies and related programs designed to protect and promote the health and social welfare of individuals and communities.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 0
Skill Level
SK, NT, BC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Participate in the development of health or social policies by providing advice to senior government managers
- Organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet departmental objectives set by senior management
- Direct and advise health or social policy researchers, consultants or program officers who conduct research, prepare documents or administer programs for individuals and communities in areas such as health and social services, employment and immigration, labour or housing
- Plan, administer and control budgets for research and administration, support services and equipment and supplies
- Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate health and social services projects and programs
- Interview, hire and provide training for staff.
Qualifications
- checkGovernment managers in health policy development and program administration
- checkA bachelor's degree or college diploma in health science, hospital administration or public administration or a bachelor's degree in social science is required.
- checkA graduate degree in a health, social science or an administrative discipline may be required.
- checkSeveral years of experience as a health or social policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required.
- checkFor some government managers in health policy development and program administration, certification in the relevant health profession is required. For example, city medical officers of health must be physicians.
- checkGovernment managers in social policy development and program administration
- checkA bachelor's degree or a college diploma in a social science discipline, such as sociology or economics, or an administrative discipline, such as public administration, is required.
- checkA graduate degree in a social science or an administrative discipline may be required.
- checkSeveral years of experience as a social policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (NOC 40010) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about government managers - health and social policy development and program administration in Saskatchewan: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors: Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 85%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7% 90% of government managers - health and social policy development and program administration work all year, while 10% 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 51 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 28% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 72% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 39% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 30% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Northwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Moderate for government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (NOC 40010) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Demand for this occupation is closely tied to government expenditures in the public administration sector.Here are some key facts about government managers - health and social policy development and program administration in Northwest Territories: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors: Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): more than 95% 85% of government managers - health and social policy development and program administration work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 38% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 62% 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: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 9% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (NOC 40010) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about government managers - health and social policy development and program administration in British Columbia: Approximately 1,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors: Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 52%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 17% 92% of government managers - health and social policy development and program administration work all year, while 8% 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 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 37% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 63% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 9% 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: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 49% compared to 12% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
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Critical Thinking and Decision Making
to evaluate complex information and make informed decisions that balance various factors and interests that impact public health
Evaluation
to measure performance of policies or programs, identify areas for improvement and adjust strategies as needed
Problem Identification and Deductive Reasoning
to identify key issues within health and social policies and address these problems by developing effective strategies and solutions that meet the needs of communities
Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity
to clearly communicate policy proposals, engage with stakeholders and present complex information and policy goals
Leadership
to inspire team members and coordinate efforts to drive the implementation of health and social policies
Knowledge in Public Affairs and Government Relations
to understand the political and regulatory context of health and social policies, navigate governmental processes and ensure policies are aligned with governmental and public interests
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