40011 – Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration

Lead statement

Government managers in economic analysis, policy development and program administration 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.

Main 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.

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.

Example job titles

economic policy analysis assistant director - government services · international trade policy assistant director - government services · economic analysis chief · economic analysis chief - government services · economic policy analysis chief - government services · forest resource analysis chief · forest resource analysis chief - government services · border services manager · agricultural products market development director - government services · business development director · business development director - government services · commercial analysis director - government services · community economic development director - government services · economic and trade analysis director - government services · economic development director · economic development director - government services · economic policy analysis director · economic policy analysis director - government services · energy market analysis director · energy market analysis director - government services · market analysis director - government services · energy policy director - government services · excise tax programs director · excise tax programs director - government services · farm products marketing director · farm products marketing director - government services · fishery policy director - government services · forestry policy director - government services · industrial development director - government services · industry, trade and technology director - government services · microeconomic policy development director - government services · natural resources policy director - government services · parks administration director · taxation programs director · tourism development director · tourism development director - government services · tourism development manager - government services · tourism promotion director - government services · trade development director - government services · trade liaison director - government services

Wages (per hour)

Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.