Government managers in social policy development and program administration

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• 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.

Government managers in social policy development and program administration

• A 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.

• A graduate degree in a social science or an administrative discipline may be required.

• Several years of experience as a social policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required.

• Progression to senior management positions in the health and social policy fields is possible with experience.