LMI - Detailed description

Job titles

agricultural policy director - government services
agricultural products market development director - government services
agricultural products market director
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Government managers in this unit group plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate economic policy, research and programs in areas of government activity such as taxation, international trade, labour markets, transportation or agriculture. They also plan and direct policies and programs to promote industrial and commercial business development in urban and rural areas. They are employed in government departments and agencies.

Fields of interest

Conducting research
Crunching numbers
Managing, organizing, administrating
Working in an office
Writing, working in communications and information

Main duties

Government managers in economic analysis and program administration perform some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development of economic policy research projects and economic programs
- Participate in the development of departmental 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 economists and other professional staff who conduct economic research, prepare reports or administer programs in areas of government activity such as taxation, international trade, labour, transportation or agriculture
- Direct and advise economic development officers or other staff administering programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in urban or rural areas
- Plan, administer and control research and administration budgets for projects, support services, equipment or supplies
- Organize and direct committees evaluating departmental or agency projects or programs
- Interview, hire and oversee training and professional development.

Main characteristics of the occupation

These headings are provided for the following occupation(s) :

Government Managers - Economic Analysis, Policy Development and Program Administration (0412)

Employment requirements

* A bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, commerce or public administration is required.
* A master's degree in economics or a related field may be required.
* Several years of experience as an economist, economic development officer or socio-economic researcher are required.