Manufacturing managers – NOC : 0911

Unit Group

0911 Manufacturing managers

Manufacturing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or of a production department within a manufacturing establishment, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They are employed by manufacturing companies.

Example Titles

automobile production manager

clothing factory manager

dairy plant manager

distillery manager

factory superintendent

foundry manager

manufacturing manager

operations manager, manufacturing

plant manager, manufacturing

printing plant manager

production manager – manufacturing

textile mill manager

tire plant manager

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Main duties

Manufacturing managers perform some or all of the following duties:

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or the operations or production department of a manufacturing establishment

Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets

Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget

Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products

Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work

Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures

Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines

Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.

Employment requirements

Completion of a college or university program in engineering or business administration is usually required.

Five to ten years of supervisory experience in manufacturing are required.

Additional information

Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

Facility operation and maintenance managers (0714)

Managers in transportation (0731)

Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities (0016)

Utilities managers (0912)

Classification Structure – 0

Financial auditors and accountants – NOC : 1111

Unit Group

1111 Financial auditors and accountants

Financial auditors examine and analyze the accounting and financial records of individuals and establishments to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures. Accountants plan, organize and administer accounting systems for individuals and establishments. Articling students in accounting firms are included in this unit group. Financial auditors and accountants are employed by auditing and accounting firms throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

accountant

certified general accountant (CGA)

certified management accountant (CMA)

chartered accountant (CA)

chief accountant

financial auditor

income tax expert

industrial accountant

internal auditor

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Main duties

Financial auditors perform some or all of the following duties:

Examine and analyze journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial records, documents and systems of individuals, departments within organizations, businesses or other establishments to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls

Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve individual or establishment’s accounting and management practices

Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements

May supervise other auditors or professionals in charge of accounting within client’s establishment.

Accountants perform some or all of the following duties:

Plan, set up and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for individuals, departments within organizations, businesses and other establishments

Examine accounting records and prepare financial statements and reports

Develop and maintain cost finding, reporting and internal control procedures

Examine financial accounts and records and prepare income tax returns from accounting records

Analyze financial statements and reports and provide financial, business and tax advice

May act as a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings

May supervise and train articling students, other accountants or administrative technicians.

Employment requirements

Chartered accountants require a university degree

and

Completion of a professional training program approved by a provincial institute of chartered accountants and, depending on the province, either two years or 30 months of on-the-job training

and

Membership in a provincial Institute of Chartered Accountants upon successful completion of the Uniform Evaluation (UFE).

Certified general accountants and certified management accountants require a university degree

and

Completion of a training program approved by the Society of Certified General Accountants or Society of Management Accountants and several years of on-the-job training

and

Certification by the Certified General Accountants Association or the Society of Management Accountants.

Auditors require education, training and recognition as indicated for chartered accountants, certified general accountants or certified management accountants

and

Some experience as an accountant.

Auditors may require recognition by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

To act as a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings, auditors and accountants must hold a licence as a trustee in bankruptcy.

Licensing by the provincial or territorial governing body is usually required for accountants and auditors practising public accounting.

Additional information

There is limited mobility among the three professional accounting designations of chartered accountant (CA), certified general accountant (CGA) and certified management accountant (CMA).

Progression to auditing or accounting management positions is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (1311)

Financial managers (0111)

Program or other non-financial auditors (in 416 Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers )

Classification Structure – 1

Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities – NOC : 9212

Unit Group

9212 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Process Operators (9232), Power Engineers and Power Systems Operators (9241), Water and Waste Treatment Plant Operators (9243), Chemical Plant Machine Operators (9421) and Labourers in Chemical Products Processing and Utilities (9613). They are employed by petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical companies, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, electric power utilities, water and waste treatment utilities and in a range of other industries and institutions.

Example Titles

chemical processing supervisor

foreman/woman, chemical

foreman/woman, cosmetics processing

foreman/woman, natural gas plant

foreman/woman, water purification plant

paint processing foreman/woman

production supervisor, pharmaceuticals

production supervisor, specialty chemicals

steam engineer leader

supervisor, petroleum refining

supervisor, pipeline operation

supervisor, power station

supervisor, sewage treatment plant

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Main duties

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

Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate petroleum refineries, chemical plants, water and waste treatment plants and equipment, pipelines, heating plants and power stations and systems
Identify, investigate, correct and document potential environmental and safety problems
Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
Provide information for maintenance plans to ensure that maintenance and production objectives are met
Requisition materials and supplies
Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
Prepare production and other reports and develop and manage operating budget for area of responsibility
May also supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of trades workers, labourers or other workers.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.
Post-secondary education in chemical processing or sciences may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Several years of experience as a senior operator in the same company or plant are usually required.
Some occupations in this unit group may require a specific licence or certification, such as a stationary engineer`s licence or refrigeration certification.
Solid waste, landfill or compost facility operator certification may be required.

Additional information

There is some mobility between occupations with similar technological or licensing requirements within this group.

Classified elsewhere

Supervisors of telecommunications workers, power utility electricians and power line workers (in 7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations )

Supervisors, mineral and metal processing – NOC : 9211

Unit Group

9211 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing

Supervisors, mineral and metal processing, supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following groups: Central Control and Process Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing (9231), Machine Operators and Related Workers in Metal and Mineral Products Processing and Manufacturing (941) and Labourers in Mineral and Metal Processing (9611). They are employed in mineral ore and metal processing plants such as copper, lead and zinc refineries, uranium processing plants, steel mills, aluminum plants, precious metal refineries, cement processing plants, clay, glass and stone processing plants and foundries.

Example Titles

blast furnace foreman/woman

brick and tile foreman/woman

cement processing supervisor

coremaking foreman/woman – foundry

die casting supervisor

foreman/woman, lead refining

lime preparation foreman/woman

melting and roasting department supervisor

ore milling supervisor

roll shop operations coach – steel mill

shift co-ordinator, steel mill

supervisor, glass cutters

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Main duties

Supervisors, mineral and metal processing, perform some or all of the following duties:

Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers engaged in the following duties: operating single or multi-function mineral and metal processing machinery and equipment; operating mouldmaking and coremaking machines or manually make moulds and cores; operating glass process control, forming and finishing machines; operating concrete, clay and stone forming and finishing machines; and operating cement process control machines and equipment
Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
Requisition materials and supplies
Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality
Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
Prepare production and other reports
May set up machines and equipment.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Post-secondary education in metallurgy, sciences or a related field may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Several years of experience as a worker in the unit or department being supervised are usually required.

Classified elsewhere

Supervisors, mining and quarrying (8221)
Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing (9226)

Purchasing managers – NOC : 0113

Unit Group

0113 Purchasing managers

Purchasing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a purchasing department and develop and implement the purchasing policies of a business or institution. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

Example Titles

contract manager
food purchasing manager
manager, purchasing contracts
material manager
procurement director
purchasing director
supply chain logistics manager
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building supplies purchasing manager
chief, purchasing
clothing purchasing director
clothing purchasing manager
contract director
contract manager
director, procurement operations
director, purchasing
director, supply management
electronic components purchasing chief
electronic components purchasing director
electronic components purchasing manager
equipment manager
food purchasing director
food purchasing manager
hardware purchasing director
hardware purchasing manager
manager, procurement
manager, purchasing contracts
material and services purchasing manager
material manager
merchandise purchasing director
merchandise purchasing manager
office equipment purchasing manager
procurement director
procurement manager
procurement operations director
purchasing chief
purchasing contracts director
purchasing contracts manager
purchasing director
purchasing manager
supply chain director
supply chain logistics manager
supply chain manager
supply chief
supply service chief
supply-management director

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Main duties

Purchasing managers perform some or all of the followingduties:

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasingactivities of an establishment

Develop purchasing policies and procedures and controlpurchasing department budget

Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies

Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services

Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts

Participate in the development of specifications forequipment, products or substitute materials

Review and process claims against suppliers

Interview, hire and oversee training of staff.

Employmentrequirements

A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business administration,commerce or economics is usually required.

Purchasing managers responsible for units purchasingspecialized materials or business services may require a related degree ordiploma. For example, a bachelor’s degree or college diploma in engineering maybe required for purchasing managers responsible for purchasing industrialproducts.

The designation Supply Chain Management Professional(S.C.M.P.) or registration in the educational program of the PurchasingManagement Association of Canada may be required.

Several years of experience as a purchasing agent or officerare required.

Classified elsewhere

Purchasing agents and officers (1225)

Retail and wholesale buyers (6222)

Warehouse managers (in 0714 Facility operation andmaintenance managers )

ClassificationStructure – 0

Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers – NOC : 0121

Unit Group

0121 Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers

Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of departments or establishments that provide insurance, mortgage, real estate and investment services. They are generally responsible for business development and must ensure that their group reaches performance levels related to established objectives. They are employed by insurance companies, real estate firms, stockbrokers, investment dealers, mortgage brokers and security and commodity exchanges.

Example Titles

bond sales manager

brokerage manager – investments

commodities trading manager

financial brokerage manager

insurance claims service manager

insurance manager

investment manager – financial brokerage

mortgage broker manager

real estate service manager

securities sales director

trading floor manager

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Main duties

Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers perform some or all of the following duties:

Insurance managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an establishment or department that provides automobile, fire, life, property or other types of insurance services.

Real estate service managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an establishment or department that buys, sells and leases residential and commercial property for clients.

Mortgage broker managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an establishment or department that finds lenders or lending institutions on behalf of clients seeking a mortgage.

Securities managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of an establishment or department that buys and sells stocks, bonds and other forms of investments on behalf of individual or institutional clients; manage the investments of their own clients.

Employment requirements

A university degree or college diploma in business administration, economics or other related field is usually required.

Several years of experience within the appropriate industry are usually required.

Licensure appropriate to the service sold, such as real estate, mortgage, securities or insurance, may be required.

In the insurance industry, a recognized professional designation is usually required.

Additional information

There is no mobility between the different types of managers in this unit group.

Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (0124)

Banking, credit and other investment managers (0122)

Financial managers (0111)

Other business services managers (0125)

Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services (0013)

Classification Structure – 0

Retail and wholesale trade managers – NOC : 0621

Unit Group

0621 Retail and wholesale trade managers

Retail and wholesale trade managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments that sell merchandise or services on a retail or wholesale basis. Retail and wholesale trade managers are employed by retail and wholesale sales establishments or they may own and operate their own store.

Example Titles

antique dealer

assistant manager – retail

automobile repair shop manager

bookstore manager

car dealership manager

cattle dealer

clothing store manager

department store manager

pleasure boat dealer

sporting goods store manager

store manager – retail

supermarket manager

variety store manager

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Main duties

Retail and wholesale trade managers perform some or all of the following duties:

Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in wholesale and retail sales or of departments in such establishments

Manage staff and assign duties

Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors’ operations on sales

Determine merchandise and services to be sold, and implement price and credit policies

Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale

Develop and implement marketing strategies

Plan budgets and authorize expenditures

Resolve customer complaints

Determine staffing requirements and hire or oversee hiring of staff.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.

A university degree or college diploma in business administration or other field related to the product or service being sold may be required.

Several years of related retail sales experience at increasing levels of responsibility are usually required.

Additional information

There is some mobility between managers in this unit group, depending on the product or service.

Classified elsewhere

Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (0124)

Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (0121)

Restaurant and food service managers (0631)

Retail sales supervisors (6211)

Classification Structure – 0

Managers in health care – NOC : 0311

Unit Group

0311 Managers in health care

This unit group includes managers who plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of health care services, such as diagnosis and treatment, nursing and therapy, within institutions, and in other settings, that provide health care services. They are employed in hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes and other health care organizations.

Example Titles

chief of anesthesia

chief of emergency medicine

chief of medical staff

director of clinical medicine

director of dietetics

director of laboratory medicine

director of nursing – medical services

director of occupational therapy

director of physiotherapy

director of surgery

director, rehabilitation services

home care services director – medical services

medical clinic director

mental health residential care program manager

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Main duties

Managers in health care perform some or all of the following duties:

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of health care services within a department of a health care institution, or in other settings where health care services are provided

Consult with boards of directors and senior managers to maintain and establish standards for the provision of health care services

Develop evaluation systems to monitor the quality of health care given to patients

Monitor the use of diagnostic services, in-patient beds and facilities to ensure effective use of resources

Develop and implement plans for new programs, special projects, new material and equipment acquisitions and future staffing levels in their department or establishment

Plan and control departmental or establishment budget

Represent the department or establishment at meetings with government officials, the public, the media and other organizations

Supervise health care supervisors and professionals

Recruit health care staff of the department or establishment.

Managers in health care specialize in administering the provision of specific health care services such as dietetics, clinical medicine, laboratory medicine, nursing, physiotherapy or surgery.

Employment requirements

Administrators of departments such as surgery, clinical medicine or laboratory medicine are usually required to have the education and training of a specialist physician.

Administrators of other departments, such as nursing, dietetics or physiotherapy, are usually required to have the education and training of the medical professionals in that department.

Several years of experience in the relevant profession, including supervisory experience, are usually required.

Certification in the relevant profession is required.

Additional information

There is little or no mobility between departments in different medical specializations.

Progression to senior management positions in health care services is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

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

Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations (0014)

Classification Structure – 0

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

Unit Group

0413 Government managers – education policy development and program administration

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.

Example Titles

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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Main duties

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.

Employment requirements

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.

Additional information

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

Classified elsewhere

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)

Classification Structure – 0

Managers in agriculture – NOC : 0821

Unit Group

0821 Managers in agriculture

Managers in agriculture plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations and functions of farms. They are responsible for growing crops, raising and breeding livestock, poultry and other animals and marketing farm products. Managers in this unit group usually own and operate their own establishment.

Example Titles

apiarist

apple grower

breeder, domestic animals

chicken farmer

dairy farmer

fruit farmer

hog breeder

horse breeder

maple syrup producer

market gardener

potato farmer

rancher

seed grower

sod farmer

vegetable grower

vineyard manager

viticulturist

wheat farmer

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Main duties

Managers in agriculture perform some or all the following duties:

Manage the overall operations of a farm, ranch or orchard

Determine the amount and kinds of crops to be grown and livestock to be raised

Organize and co-ordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities; raising and breeding of livestock and poultry

Hire and manage farm personnel

Establish a marketing program

Develop and keep financial and production records

Purchase farm machinery, livestock, seed, feed and other supplies

Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings

Perform farming duties.

Managers in agriculture manage farms of various sizes which may specialize in particular crops such as wheat, apples or potatoes or raise particular livestock such as beef cattle, hogs or chickens.

Employment requirements

Extensive farming experience, obtained as a farm supervisor or specialized crop or livestock worker or by working on a farm, is usually required.

A university degree or college diploma in agricultural management or other field related to crop or livestock production may be required.

Classified elsewhere

Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers (8252)

Managers in horticulture (0822)

Classification Structure – 0