Government Managers in Health and Social Policy Development and Program Administration
(NOC 0411)
in All ManagementManagers in this group oversee the development and administration of health care policies, social policies and related programs designed to protect and promote the health and social welfare of individuals and communities. They work for all levels of government.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Management
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. The number employed in this occupation is expected to remain largely the same over the next few years. 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. Managers in Health and Social Policy Development, and Program Administration most commonly work full-time hours.
The median employment income for 84% of Managers in Health and Social Policy Development, and Program Administration who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $95,780. 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
$40.00
Minimum$54.87
Median$62.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$94,282
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$16.70
Minimum$45.17
Median$58.17
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Managers in this group oversee the development and administration of health care policies, social policies and related programs designed to protect and promote the health and social welfare of individuals and communities. They work for all levels of government.
Job duties
Managers in this group:
- Provide advice to senior government managers on the development of health or social policies.
- Organize department and create procedures to meet goals set by senior management.
- Direct and advise researchers, consultants or program officers who conduct research, prepare documents or administer programs for individuals and communities in 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.
Sample job titles
- career information director
- child welfare services director
- city medical officer of health
- daycare planning services director
- employment programs director
- family and children's services director
- food safety programs manager
- health care insurance plan director
- health education director
- home care services director
- housing policy and development director
- immigration and settlement director
- occupational training director
- protection services director
- public health director
- social programs administrator
- welfare services administrator
Skills
- You need excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. You should be capable of analytical and logical thought. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are important.
Job requirements
Managers in health policy development and program administration:
- A bachelor's degree or college diploma in health science, hospital administration or public administration or a bachelor's degree in social science.
- A graduate degree in a health, social science or an administrative discipline may be needed.
- Several years of experience as a health or social policy researcher, consultant or program officer.
- Some government managers in health policy development and program administration need certification in the relevant health profession. For example, city medical officers of health must be physicians.
Managers in social policy development and program administration:
- A bachelor's degree or a college diploma in a social science discipline like sociology or economics, or an administrative discipline like public administration.
- A graduate degree in a social science or an administrative discipline may be needed.
- Several years of experience as a social policy researcher, consultant or program officer.
Other considerations
- Movement to senior management positions is possible with experience. Several years of experience as researcher, consultant, program officer or in a professional position in the related field are usually required.
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
$92,275 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
N/ANorth Shore
N/ASouthern
N/ACape Breton
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Public administration
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
65+
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
Master
$99,066 median annual incomeBachelor
$92,351 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
N/ADiploma Below Bachelor
N/ADiploma Above Bachelor
N/ACompared to: All Management
Bachelor
$71,875 median annual incomeHigh school
$42,294 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$50,256 median annual incomeMaster
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