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Senior Managers – Financial, Communications and Other Business Services  (NOC 0013)
Cape Breton Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Senior managers in this unit group are usually appointed by a board of directors, to which they report. Working either alone or in conjunction with the board of directors, they develop and establish objectives for the company and develop or approve policies and programs. They plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle managers, the operations of their organization in relation to established objectives.

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Senior managers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Determine the company's mission and strategic direction as conveyed through policies and concrete objectives which are met through the effective management of human, financial and material resources
  • 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 human resources planning
  • Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions
  • 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 or human resources or in a particular service area.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Sydney, Port Hawkesbury, Belgiumtown, Bras d'Or, Bridgeport, Caledonia, Centreville Reserve Mines, Dominion, East Slope, Florence, Gannon Road, Glace Bay, Havenside, Hub, Kaneville, Little Bras d'Or, Louisbourg, McKays Corner, McLeods Crossing, Morien Hill, New Aberdeen, New Victoria, New Waterford, North Sydney, Passchendaele, Reserve Mines, Reserve Rows, River Ryan, Scotchtown, Steeles Hill, Sterling, Sydney Mines, Table Head, Tomkinsville

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Outlook & Prospects for Senior Managers – Financial, Communications and Other Business Services in Cape Breton 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 Senior Managers – Financial, Communications and Other Business Services in Cape Breton Region as well as in the rest of the Nova Scotia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Cape Breton Region Fair 2011-05-10

Currently the chances of qualified Senior Managers in Financial, Communications and Other Business Services finding employment are considered to be fair in the local area. Senior managers are experienced and highly trained and are often promoted from within an organization. Information and technology management skills are often necessary in addition to being qualified in finance and accounting to ensure success in the labour market. Those in this occupational group also have strong leadership skills. Opportunities often come as a result of retirement of senior managers. Most senior corporate positions are based in company headquarters, which are usually located outside of the Cape Breton region.

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 Senior Managers in Financial, Communications and Other Business Services in Nova Scotia is expected to be fair over the next 5 years.

Additional information on Senior Managers in Financial, Communications and Other Business Services (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 ]
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