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Other Business Services Managers  (NOC 0123)
Halifax Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Managers in this unit group plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments that provide services to business, and ensure the quality of those services and client satisfaction. They work in such fields as management consulting, market research, personnel services, payroll services, advertising services and security services.

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Managers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments that provide services to business such as management consulting, market research, personnel services, payroll services, advertising services or security services
  • Plan, develop and organize the policies and procedures of these establishments
  • Develop action plans, provide expertise in response to client needs, and support and advise project teams
  • Direct and advise staff in the development and implementation of sales or marketing strategies
  • Plan, administer and control budgets for client projects, contracts, equipment and supplies
  • Represent the company within various economic and social organizations
  • Assist staff with administrative or technical problems
  • Hire, train and supervise staff.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Halifax, Dartmouth, Brookside, Goodwood, Hammonds Plains Road, Hatchet Lake, Lake Echo, Uplands Park

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Outlook & Prospects for Other Business Services Managers in Halifax Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Other Business Services Managers in Halifax Region as well as in the rest of the Nova Scotia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Halifax Region Fair 2011-05-27

Currently the chances of qualified workers in this occupation finding employment are considered to be fair in the local area. Management positions require considerable years of experience and are frequently filled from within the organization. There are occasional advertised opportunities, but only a minimal amount.

In addition to employment opportunities locally, opportunities may exist in other areas of the province or in other regions of the country. People who are able to work elsewhere may want to research opportunities for this occupation in other labour markets within Nova Scotia and across the country. The future employment outlook for workers in this occupation in Nova Scotia is expected to be fair over the next 5 years.

Additional information on workers in this occupation (opportunities in other areas, training, who hires, current job openings, statistics and other information), is available on other parts of this web site.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Please consult the Nova Scotia and Canada tabs for more useful information related to outlook.