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Management

Note: Most management jobs require several years of experience at working levels.

Accommodation Services Manager
Advertising, Sales and Marketing Manager
Bank, Credit and Other Investment Manager
Commissioned Officer, Armed Forces
Construction Manager
Transportation Manager
Health Care Manager
Information Systems Manager
Restaurant and Food Service Manager
Retail Sales Manager
School Principal/Superintendenta

Job Information

Accommodation Services Manager (NOC 0632)

Employed - 1,185. Hotels, motels, resorts, bed and breakfasts.
Irregular hours, shift work.

Job Description

Plan, organize and control hotel, motel or resort operations. Plan budgets and advertising campaigns, negotiate with suppliers, hire staff. May arrange facilities for conventions and receptions.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$31,000 / $36,000

Training & Education Routes

ACC, RRC, PVPS, RC
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Business Education
ATC, RBR, SHC, SVRS

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Advertising, Sales and Marketing Manager (NOC 0611)

Employed - 4,450. Large companies in any industry, advertising agencies, consulting companies, self-employed.

Job Description

Plan and direct advertising campaigns to promote the sales of products and services. Organize distribution and presentation of products. Prepare market research studies and budgets.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$45,000 / $63,000

Training & Education Routes

BU, UM, UW, CUSB, ACC, RRC, UCN, HC, WCST
University degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce, management studies.

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Business Education
ATC, RBR, SHC, SVRS

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Bank, Credit and Other Investment Manager (NOC 0122)

Employed - 1,670. Banks, credit unions, trust companies, personal loan agencies.

Job Description

Plan, organize, direct and control, through subordinate managers or supervisors, banking activities in head office department, regional territory or branch of a chartered bank, credit union or trust company.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$40,000 / $66,600

Training & Education Routes

BU, CMU, UM, UW, CUSB, ACC, UCN, RRC
University degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce, management studies.
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Business Education
ATC, RBR, SHC, SVRS

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Commissioned Officer, Armed Forces (NOC 0643)

Employed - 830. Canadian Armed Forces.

Job Description

Plan, organize, command and evaluate the activities of navy, army or airforce personnel in artillery and infantry, military intelligence, air weapons control, peacekeeping and disaster relief activities.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$44,900 / $80,500

Training & Education Routes

BU, UM, UW, CUSB
University degree
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Construction Manager (NOC 0711)

Employed - 1,415. General contractors, governments, self-employed.

Job Description

Plan and supervise construction of roads and bridges, hydroelectric dams and buildings. Prepare cost estimates and timetables, arrange financing, co-ordinate construction trades work.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$42,000 / $58,000

Training & Education Routes

UM, ACC, UCN, RRC
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Building and Trades Technology
ATC, CPRS, DRCS, HBO, KEC, LS, MMC, PC, RBR, RDP, SRS, TVH, WCM

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Transportation Manager (NOC 0713)

Employed - 1,055. Railways, airlines, trucking, bus lines, airlines, large manufacturing companies

Job Description

Manage departments that arrange for shipping documentation, scheduling and dispatching of goods delivery through different modes of transportation. Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators and insurance companies for services and rates.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$42,300 / $60,800

Training & Education Routes

UM, RRC
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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Health Care Manager (NOC 0311)

Employed - 950. Hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes, long term care facilities.

Job Description

Plan, organize, direct and control the delivery of health care services, such as diagnosis and treatment, nursing and therapy within institutions that provide health care services. Prepare budget estimates and staffing plans.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$55,000 / $75,500

Training & Education Routes

UM, RRC, YC
Athabasca University, Canadian College of Health Service Executives, Canadian Healthcare Association

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Health/Child Care Occupations
HBO, CPRS, MCI, MMAC, RVS, SRS, SHC, TVH, WKC, WTC
Business Education
ATC, RBR, SHC, SVRS

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Information Systems Manager (NOC 0213)

Employed - 925. Computer firms, large companies in both public and private sectors, self-employed.

Job Description

Plan, organize, direct and control activities of computerized information systems and electronic data processing departments or companies. Analyze information system requirements and develop and implement new and modified systems. Prepare budgets and staffing plans.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$45,000 / $65,000

Training & Education Routes

BU, UM, UW, ACC, ETP, RRC, UCN, WCST

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Information Technology
ATC, MMC, SVRS, WCM, WTC

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Restaurant and Food Service Manager (NOC 0631)

Employed - 3,365. Restaurants, bars, cafeterias, self-employed. Irregular hours, shift work.

Job Description

Plan, organize and control operations of food and beverage establishment. Hire, schedule and supervise staff. Control stock of food, plan menus, resolve customer complaints.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$23,800 / $30,500

Training & Education Routes

ACC, RRC, RC, MTEC
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Food and Hospitality Services
ATC, DRCS, KEC, LSRS, MCI, RBR, SHC, SRS, SVRS, TVH, WCM, WKC, WTC

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Retail Sales Manager (NOC 0621)

Employed - 11,790. Retail stores, grocery stores, car dealerships, self-employed. Shift work. Work may include evenings and weekends.

Job Description

Plan, organize, direct and control the operation of a retail establishment. Plan budgets and authorize expenses. Hire and supervise staff.

Job Outlook

Very Good

Starting/Average Wage

$25,000/ $42,000

Training & Education Routes

BU, UM, UW, CUSB, ACC, RRC, UCN, HC
On-the-job training

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12
Business Education
ATC, RBR, SHC, SVRS

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School Principal/Superintendent (NOC 0313)

Employed - 1,115. Elementary and secondary schools (public and private), school divisions.

Job Description

Plan, organize and control activities of teachers, students and other school staff. Hire staff, start new programs, evaluate teachers and programs. Prepare budgets.

Job Outlook

Good

Starting/Average Wage

$65,000 / $76,000

Training & Education Routes

BU, UM, UW, CUSB
(Bachelor of Education degree required)

High School / Technical / Vocational Programs Recommended

Grade 12

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