Government managers – education policy development and program administration – NOC : 0413

Government managers in this unit group plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs. They are employed by government departments and agencies.

director, education curriculum development

director, education policy analysis and research

education director

manager, education program administration

school inspection director – public administration

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Government managers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

Participate in the development of education policy by providing advice to senior government managers

Organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet departmental objectives set by senior management

Direct and advise policy researchers or program officers conducting research, preparing documents or administering educational programs for elementary and secondary school systems

Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services, equipment and supplies

Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate education projects and programs

Interview, hire and provide training for staff.

A bachelor’s degree in education is required.

A master’s degree in a particular educational specialization may be required.

Several years of combined experience as a school teacher and as a government educational policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required.

A provincial teaching certificate is usually required.

Progression to senior management positions in education is possible with experience.

Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training (0421)

Government managers – health and social policy development and program administration (0411)

Program managers in government (in 416 Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers )

School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (0422)

Senior government managers and officials (0012)

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