Senior Management and Legislators
(NOC 0011, 0012, 0013, 0014, 0015, 0016)
in All ManagementThese senior managers develop and establish objectives for their organization and develop or approve policies and programs, either alone or in conjunction with a board of directors. They plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate, through middle managers, the operations of their organization in relation to established objectives. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors. Senior managers in this group may specialize in areas such as finance, marketing, human resources or in a particular product or service area.
Job Outlook
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Compared to: All Management
This is a fairly large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities occur fairly regularly. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Senior Management and Legislators most commonly work full-time hours. Also, a fair portion of the workforce is self-employed, so having the option to "work for yourself" may appeal to some individuals’ interests/motivations.
The median employment income for 77% of Senior Management and Legislators who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $97,832. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$14.69
Minimum$38.46
Median$77.47
MaximumAnnual Pay
$15,002
Minimum$91,420
Median$248,239
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$15.77
Minimum$34.97
Median$57.69
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
These senior managers develop and establish objectives for their organization and develop or approve policies and programs, either alone or in conjunction with a board of directors. They plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate, through middle managers, the operations of their organization in relation to established objectives. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors. Senior managers in this group may specialize in areas such as finance, marketing, human resources or in a particular product or service area.
Job duties
Legislators perform some or all of the following duties:
- Enact, amend or repeal laws and regulations.
- Participate in developing or amending government policies, programs or procedures.
- Represent their government at local, national and international meetings and conferences.
- Respond to matters of concern to constituents or the general public.
- May serve as minister responsible for a government department or agency and direct senior government managers and officials in the implementation of government policy and the management of that department or agency.
Senior government managers and officials perform some or all of the following duties:
- Establish objectives for the organization in accordance with government legislation and policy.
- Formulate or approve and evaluate programs and procedures alone or in conjunction with senior government committees.
- Advise elected representatives on policy questions and refer major policy matters to these representatives for final decision.
- Recommend, review, evaluate and approve documents, briefs and reports submitted by middle managers and senior staff members.
- Ensure appropriate systems and procedures are developed and implemented to provide budgetary control.
- Coordinate department activities with other senior government managers and officials.
- Make presentations to legislative and other government committees regarding policies, programs or budgets.
Senior managers in this group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Establish the company’s mission, strategic direction, and objectives and formulate or approve policies and programs.
- Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions.
- Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs; establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall personnel planning.
- Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff.
- Coordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments.
- Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions.
Sample job titles
- ambassador
- cabinet minister
- chairperson
- chief executive officer (CEO)
- chief financial officer (CFO)
- chief operating officer
- city administrator
- city councilman/woman
- city superintendent
- construction general manager
- corporate controller
- deputy minister
- director general
- executive director
- fire marshal
- First Nations band chief/manager
- general manager
- mayor
- Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)
- Member of Parliament (MP)
- operations manager
- premier
- president
- prime minister
- publisher
- vice-president
Skills
To work in these jobs, you need strong leadership qualities and an ability to motivate others. You need excellent organizational, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills. You must have confidence and initiative, and you need excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Job requirements
- A university degree or college diploma is usually required.
- A graduate degree in a related field may be required.
- Senior managers in finance usually require a professional accounting designation.
- For senior government officials, election to a legislative body, or appointment to positions such as senator, lieutenant-governor or governor general, is required.
Other considerations
Several years of managerial experience in the public or private sector in a related institution or organization are usually required. There is mobility among senior management positions.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Management
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
Annapolis Valley
North Shore
Southern
Cape Breton
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Public Administration
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate & Leasing
Other Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Information, Culture & Recreation
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
55-64
35-44
65+
25-34
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
Bachelor's degree
$98,158 median annual incomeMaster's degree
$112,167 median annual incomeCollege certificate or diploma
$77,884 median annual incomeHigh school
$67,462 median annual incomeUniversity advanced certificate or diploma
$97,982 median annual incomeCompared to: All Management
Bachelor's degree
$66,107 median annual incomeHigh school
$37,496 median annual incomeCollege certificate or diploma
$45,432 median annual incomeMaster's degree
$81,234 median annual incomeTrades certificate
$41,701 median annual incomeEducation & training
Biomedical sciences - General
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any general program that focuses on the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to health and medicine, or a program in one or more of the biomedical sciences that is undifferentiated as to title. These programs include courses in any of the basic medical sciences at the research level; biological science research in biomedical faculties; and general studies encompassing a variety of the biomedical disciplines.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
Business administration and management - General
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. These programs include courses in management theory, human resources management and behaviour, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
Institutions providing this program
800 Sackville Drive
Lower Sackville, NS B4E 1R8
(902) 463-6700
6960 Mumford Road, Suite 155-1st Floor Mumford Professional Centre
Halifax, NS B3L 4P1
(902) 455-3395
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
166 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
(902) 457-6117
Siège Social: 1695, Route 1
Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0
(902) 769-2114
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
(902) 420-5400
PO Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
(888) 959-9995
PO Box 550, 1 Main Street
Springhill, NS B0M 1X0
(902) 597-3737
372 Pleasant Street
Yarmouth, NS B5A 2L2
(902) 742-3501
236 Belcher Street
Kentville, NS B4N 0A6
(902) 678-7341
75 High Street
Bridgewater, NS B4V 1V8
(902) 543-4608
PO Box 820, 39 Acadia Avenue
Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0
(902) 752-2002
226 Reeves Street
Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2A2
(902) 625-2380
PO Box 1042, 1240 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6J7
(902) 563-2450
36 Arthur Street
Truro, NS B2N 1X5
(902) 893-5385
80 Mawiomi Place
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 0A5
(902) 491-1100
Unit 37, 115 Chain Lake Drive
Halifax, NS B3S 1B3
(877) 491-6774
Business/commerce - General
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and non-profit public and private institutions and agencies. The program prepares individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
6350 Coburg Road
Halifax, NS B3H 2A1
(902) 422-1271
Siège Social: 1695, Route 1
Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0
(902) 769-2114
923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
(902) 420-5400
PO Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
(888) 959-9995
Development economics and international development
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that focuses on the systematic study of the economic development process and its application to the problems of specific countries and regions. These programs include courses in economic development theory, industrialization, land reform, infrastructural development, investment policy, the role of governments and business in development, international development organizations, and the study of social, health, and environmental influences on economic development.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
6350 Coburg Road
Halifax, NS B3H 2A1
(902) 422-1271
923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
(902) 420-5400
PO Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
(888) 959-9995
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial studies
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that generally prepares individuals to perform development, marketing and management functions associated with owning and operating a business.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
(902) 420-5400
Finance - General
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyse the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. These programs include courses in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
166 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
(902) 457-6117
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
(902) 420-5400
PO Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
(888) 959-9995
236 Belcher Street
Kentville, NS B4N 0A6
(902) 678-7341
80 Mawiomi Place
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 0A5
(902) 491-1100
General studies
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any undifferentiated program in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
6350 Coburg Road
Halifax, NS B3H 2A1
(902) 422-1271
166 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
(902) 457-6117
Siège Social: 1695, Route 1
Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0
(902) 769-2114
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
(902) 420-5400
PO Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
(888) 959-9995
Health/health care administration/management
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. These programs include courses in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health laws and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
Hotel, motel, and restaurant management
This program is typically offered at the trades/college level.This instructional program class includes any instructional program that prepares individuals to manage operations and facilities that provide food and/or lodging services to the traveling public. These programs include courses in hospitality industry principles; supplies purchasing, storage, and control; hotel and restaurant facilities design and planning; hospitality industry law; personnel management and labour relations; financial management; facilities management; marketing and sale promotion strategies; convention and event management; front desk operations; and applications to specific types of hotel, motel, and/or restaurant operations.
Institutions providing this program
21 Woodlawn Road
Dartmouth, NS B2W 2R7
(902) 491-4900
Law (LLB, JD, BCL)
This program is typically offered at the university level.This instructional program class includes any program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of common or civil law, for becoming a Quebec notary, for taking bar examinations, and for advanced research in jurisprudence. These programs include courses in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
Non-profit/public/organizational management
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that prepares individuals to manage the business affairs of non-profit corporations, including foundations, educational institutions, associations, and other such organizations, and public agencies and governmental operations. These programs include courses in business management, principles of public administration, principles of accounting and financial management, human resources management, taxation of non-profit organizations, and business law as applied to non-profit organizations.
Institutions providing this program
923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
(902) 420-5400
Operations management and supervision
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. These programs include courses in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labour relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
Organizational leadership
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting. These programs include courses in organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance, team building, conflict resolution and mediation, communication and other management skills.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
Public administration
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. These programs include courses in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and research methods.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
PO Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
(888) 959-9995
Secondary education and teaching
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system and applicable regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter.
Institutions providing this program
166 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
(902) 457-6117
Siège Social: 1695, Route 1
Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0
(902) 769-2114
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
PO Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
(888) 959-9995
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