40010

Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration

TEER 0 — Management occupations

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Education, law, social & government services

4 › 40 › 400 › 4001

Definition

Government managers in health and social policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate 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 are employed by all levels of government.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Participate in the development of health or social 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 health or social policy researchers, consultants or program officers who conduct research, prepare documents or administer programs for individuals and communities in areas such as 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.

Example job titles

•city medical officer of health - government services
•health information and promotion director - government services
•health program operations manager - government services
•housing policy and development director - government services
•immigration and settlement director - government services
•social services director - government services
•social services planning manager - government services

Overview

Government managers in health and social policy development and program administration (NOC 40010) are essential professionals who direct, plan, organize, control, and evaluate the development of social and health policies. These managers are typically employed across federal, provincial, or municipal government departments and agencies. Their core responsibilities include managing the administration of public health programs, advising senior government officials, and representing their respective departments on intergovernmental committees to ensure public services align with legislative frameworks.

Under Canada's NOC 2021 classification, NOC 40010 is designated as a TEER Category 0 occupation, representing highly skilled management roles. This status makes qualified candidates eligible for key economic immigration streams, including the federal Express Entry system under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates must demonstrate they meet the specific education, language proficiency, and past employment requirements outlined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional Canadian immigration advice. For official guidelines and requirements, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.