Overview
Senior managers in health, education, social and community services and membership organizations plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle managers, membership and other organizations or institutions that deliver health, education, social or community services. They formulate policies which establish the direction to be taken by these organizations, either alone or in conjunction with a board of directors. They are employed in health care organizations, educational services, social and community services and membership organizations or they may own and operate their own business.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Establish objectives for the organization or institution and formulate or approve policies and programs
Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs; establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall personnel planning
Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff
Coordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions.
Senior managers in this unit group may specialize in areas such as finance, marketing, human resources or in a particular service area.
Employment prospects
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Education and training
Employment requirements
A university degree or college diploma in business administration, hospital administration, finance or other discipline related to the service provided is usually required.
Several years of experience as a middle manager in a related institution or organization are usually required.
Specialization in a particular functional area or service is possible through specific university or college training in that area or through previous experience.
Additional information
- There is mobility among senior management occupations.
Certification requirements
Optional: The following certification are optional to practice as Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations in B.C.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation - Senior Health Managers
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation - Senior Health Managers
To work in an accounting-related profession in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses.
Employment as a senior manager in health, education, social, community services and membership organizations may additionally require several years of related work experience.
Work Experience
Work experience required
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