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Education & Job Requirements for Senior Managers – Health, Education, Social and Community Services and Membership Organizations in South Coast--Burin Peninsula Region
Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.
Employment Requirements
Employment requirements are prerequisites generally needed to enter an occupation.
- 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.
- Senior managers in finance usually require a professional accounting designation.
Regulation by Province/Territory
Some provinces and territories regulate certain professions and trades while others do not. If you have a licence to work in one province, your licence may not be accepted in other provinces or territories. Consult the table below to determine in which province or territory your occupation/trade is regulated.
| Province and Territory | Regulation |
|---|---|
| Alberta |
Not regulated
|
| British Columbia |
Not regulated
|
| Manitoba |
Not regulated
|
| New Brunswick |
Not regulated
|
| Newfoundland and Labrador |
Not regulated
|
| Northwest Territories |
Not regulated
|
| Nova Scotia |
Not regulated
|
| Nunavut |
Not regulated
|
| Ontario |
Not regulated
|
| Prince Edward Island |
Not regulated
|
| Québec |
Not regulated
|
| Saskatchewan |
Not regulated
|
| Yukon |
Not regulated
|
Education Programs
Programs in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation (Senior Managers – Health, Education, Social and Community Services and Membership Organizations):
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Education, General
- Social Work
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business/Commerce, General
Information for Newcomers
Credential Assessment
Provincial credential assessment services assess academic credentials for a fee. Contact a regulatory body or other organization to determine if you need an assessment before spending money on one that is not required or recognized.
The assessment will tell you how your education compares with educational standards in the province or territory where you are planning to settle can help you in your job search.
- British Columbia - International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES)
- Alberta - International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
- Saskatchewan - International Qualifications Assessment Service The Government of Saskatchewan provides this service through an interprovincial agreement with the Government of Alberta.
- Manitoba - Academic Credentials Assessment Service – Manitoba (ACAS)
- Ontario
- Québec - Service des évaluations comparatives d’études (SECE)
- Northwest Territories - International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS). The Government of the Northwest Territories provides this service through an interprovincial agreement with the Government of Alberta.
Please consult the South Coast--Burin Peninsula Region and Newfoundland and Labrador tabs for more useful information related to education and job requirements.- Date Modified:
