Program Officers Unique to Government
(NOC 4168)
in All Education, Law, Government, Social and Community ServicesProgram officers in this group are mainly concerned with the administration and operation of government institutions like Parliament, and activities unique to the operations of government like international relations, federal-provincial affairs, elections, and tribunals.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Education, Law, Government, Social and Community Services
Hourly Pay
$17.79
Minimum$30.00
Median$45.67
MaximumAnnual Pay
$289
Minimum$29,798
Median$101,194
MaximumCompared to: All Education, Law, Government, Social and Community Services
Hourly Pay
$16.30
Minimum$30.00
Median$51.30
MaximumAnnual Pay
$5,616
Minimum$44,335
Median$92,599
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Program officers in this group are mainly concerned with the administration and operation of government institutions like Parliament, and activities unique to the operations of government like international relations, federal-provincial affairs, elections, and tribunals.
Job duties
Program officers unique to government:
- Advise politicians or diplomats on the social, economic, and political effects of government decisions on other governments in Canada or abroad.
- Plan intergovernmental meetings and conferences with officers of other municipal, provincial, or federal governments.
- Coordinate the logistics and administration of elections within constituencies and make sure that electoral and voting procedures are followed.
- Coordinate administrative support services for legislative committees, royal commissions, or tribunals.
- Participate as a member of a board or tribunal.
- Plan logistics and oversee diplomatic protocol of official visits to Canada by foreign politicians and dignitaries.
- Explain Canadian foreign and domestic policies to governments and nationals of foreign countries, and act on behalf of Canada abroad.
Sample job titles
- attaché
- diplomat
- elections officer
- foreign service officer
- government official
- health authority board member
- parole board member
- returning officer
- standing committee officer
- task force officer
Skills
- You should be organized, resourceful, and able to cooperate with others in a team. You must be able to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Many of these positions require strong research skills.
Job requirements
- A bachelor's degree is usually required.
- A master's degree may be required.
- Foreign Service officers are accepted on the basis of competitive examination.
Other considerations
- Several years of experience as a researcher, consultant or program administrator may be required. Officers in the Foreign Service may spend much of their career serving at postings in foreign countries. Elections and returning officers are not generally full-time jobs. They are hired on a term basis when an election is called and return to their regular employment when the election is over.
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self employed
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Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$48,355 median annual incomeSouthern
N/ANorth Shore
$6,988 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$32,088 median annual incomeCape Breton
$2,521 median annual incomeCompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Public administration
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
What is the age of Employment?
65+
55-64
45-54
35-44
25-34
15-24
Compared to: All Education, Law, Government, Social and Community Services
35-44
45-54
25-34
55-64
15-24
Top levels of education
Bachelor
$63,124 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
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N/AMaster
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N/ACompared to: All Education, Law, Government, Social and Community Services
Bachelor
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