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Program Officers Unique to Government  (NOC 4168)
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Program officers in this unit group are primarily concerned with the administration and operation of government institutions, such as Parliament, and activities unique to the operations of government, such as international relations, federal-provincial affairs, elections and tribunals.

attaché, elections officer, federal-provincial relations officer, foreign service officer, intergovernmental affairs officer, officer, office of the Speaker, officer, royal commission, officer, standing or select committee, protocol officer, returning officer, tribunal officer.

Program officers unique to government perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Advise politicians or diplomats on the social, economic and political effects of government decisions on other governments in Canada or abroad
  • Plan intergovernmental meetings and conferences with officers of other municipal, provincial or federal governments
  • Co-ordinate the logistics and administration of elections within constituencies and ensure that electoral and voting procedures are followed
  • Co-ordinate administrative support services for legislative committees, royal commissions or tribunals
  • Participate as a member of a board or tribunal
  • Plan logistics and oversee diplomatic protocol of official visits to Canada by foreign politicians and dignitaries
  • Explain Canadian foreign and domestic policies to governments and nationals of foreign countries, and act on behalf of Canada abroad.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Brantford, Burlington, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, Stoney Creek, Thorold, Welland, Dundas, Dunnville, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Simcoe, Bay Beach, Beamsville, Carlisle, Crescent Beach, Crescent Park, Crystal Beach, Delhi, Flamboro, Fort Erie Beach, Fort Erie North, Mississauga Beach, Mulgrave, Oakhill Forest, Old Fort Erie, Point Abino, Port Dover, Ridgeway, Ridgewood, Rose Hill Estates, Shand's Corner, Thunder Bay, Waterford, Wavecrest, Waverly Beach, Woodhouse Acres

View a list of Service Canada offices in this area.

Education & Job Requirements for Program Officers Unique to Government in Hamilton--Niagara 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 bachelor's degree is usually required.
  • A master's degree may be required.
  • Several years of experience as a researcher, consultant or program administrator may be required.
  • Foreign service officers are accepted on the basis of competitive examination.

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.

Table of job opportunities for your chosen occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
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 (Program Officers Unique to Government):

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.

Please consult the Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region and Ontario tabs for more useful information related to education and job requirements.