Description

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. They are employed by all levels of government.

Job Titles

• Clerk of the committee – Legislative Assembly
• Elections planning director
• Federal-provincial relations director
• Intergovernmental affairs director

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.

Workplaces

• All levels of government

Skills

• Coordinating
• Management of Financial Resources
• Management of Material Resources
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Monitoring

Abilities

• Mathematical Reasoning
• Multitasking
• Numerical Ability
• Speech Clarity
• Verbal Ability

Personal Attributes

• Leadership
• Active Learning
• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail

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Source: OaSIS