40019 – Other managers in public administration

Lead statement

Other managers in public administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development of policies and programs which govern the daily operations of legislatures and other activities unique to government such as intergovernmental affairs and elections.

Main duties

• Participate in the development of policies and programs by providing advice to senior government managers of legislatures or departments or agencies involved in activities unique to government
• Organize government unit or agency and establish procedures to meet objectives set by senior management
• Direct and advise professional and non-professional staff conducting research, preparing documents or providing administrative support
• Plan, administer and control research and administration budgets for projects, programs, equipment and supplies
• Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate projects and programs
• Interview, hire and provide training for staff.

Employment requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a social science discipline, law or business administration is required.
• Several years of experience in government policy development, research or program administration, or in a professional occupation in social science, law or business administration are usually required.

Example job titles

chief of protocol · bilateral relations chief · federal-provincial relations chief · intergovernmental affairs chief · international relations chief - government · clerk of the committee - Legislative Assembly · Clerk - Legislative Assembly · Clerk of the Legislative Assembly · Deputy Clerk of the House of Commons · Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly · Cabinet relations director · Cabinet relations manager · elections finances director · elections planning director · federal-provincial relations director · intergovernmental affairs director · international relations director - government · legislative services director · parliamentary services director · public works director · director of public works · Principal Clerk of the House of Commons · Principal Clerk of the Legislative Assembly · principal clerk of legislative committees · intergovernmental relations chief · interprovincial relations chief · Legislative Assembly services director · elections expenses director · intergovernmental relations director · public works superintendent · Elections Canada director · House of Commons administrator · emergency response services director · disaster relief services coordinator · emergency safety manager - government services · emergency measures manager - government services · emergency management coordinator - government services · emergency response coordinator - government services · assistant vice-president – government services

Wages (per hour)

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