Program officers unique to government
Program officers unique to government are primarily concerned with the administration and operation of government institutions, such as Parliament, and activities unique to the operations of government, such as international relations, federal-provincial affairs, elections and tribunals.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 1
Skill Level
SK, NT, BC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Advise politicians or diplomats on the social, economic and political effects of government decisions on other governments in Canada or abroad
- Explain Canadian foreign and domestic policies to governments and nationals of foreign countries, and act on behalf of Canada abroad
- Collect, monitor and analyze international pressures, issues and communications and brief on intelligence and security matters
- Plan intergovernmental meetings and conferences with officers of other municipal, provincial or federal governments
- Coordinate the logistics and administration of elections within constituencies and ensure that electoral and voting procedures are followed
- Coordinate administrative support services for legislative committees, royal commissions or tribunals
- Participate as a member of a board or tribunal
- Plan logistics and oversee diplomatic protocol of official visits to Canada by foreign politicians and dignitaries.
Qualifications
- checkA bachelor's degree is usually required.
- checkA master's degree may be required.
- checkSeveral years of experience as a researcher, consultant or program administrator may be required.
- checkForeign service officers are accepted on the basis of competitive examination.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for program officers unique to government (NOC 41407) 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.Here are some key facts about program officers unique to government in Saskatchewan: Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Program officers unique to government mainly work in the following sectors: Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 43%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 25%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 6%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 70% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 30% compared to 19% for all occupations62% of program officers unique to government work all year, while 38% 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 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 43% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 56% 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: 18% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Northwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Good for program officers unique to government (NOC 41407) 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.Most workers in this occupation are employed within the public administration sector.Demand for this occupation is closely tied to government expenditures in the public administration sector.Here are some key facts about program officers unique to government in Northwest Territories: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Program officers unique to government mainly work in the following sectors: Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 90% compared to 88% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations81% of program officers unique to government work all year, while 19% 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 48 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 36% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 64% 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: 9% compared to 18% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 36% compared to 9% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for program officers unique to government (NOC 41407) in British Columbia 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 program officers unique to government in British Columbia: Approximately 1,100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Program officers unique to government mainly work in the following sectors: Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 42%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 36%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 82% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations70% of program officers unique to government 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 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 41% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 59% 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: 18% 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: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 24% compared to 12% for all occupations
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Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving
to analyze problems from multiple angles, assess potential solutions and implement effective strategies
Writing
to create and maintain accurate records of meetings, decisions, policies and procedures
Multitasking
to handle a range of tasks simultaneously, including managing legislative processes, overseeing elections and coordinating international relations and federal-provincial affairs
Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity
to explain Canadian foreign and domestic policies to governments and nationals of foreign countries
Attention to Detail
to ensure messages, briefings and reports are accurately presented and understood to prevent misunderstandings
Knowledge in Public Affairs and Government Relations
to understand the activities unique to the operation of government and plan intergovernmental meetings and conferences to advance government priorities
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