40012
Government managers - education policy development and program administration
- Express Entry skill level
- Yes
- Regulated in Québec
- Yes
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
Classification
Education, law, social & government services
4 › 40 › 400 › 4001
Definition
Government managers in education policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs. They are employed by all levels of government.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Participate in the development of education policy by providing advice to senior government managers
- Organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet departmental objectives set by senior management
- Direct and advise policy researchers or program officers conducting research, preparing documents or administering educational programs for elementary and secondary school systems
- Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services, equipment and supplies
- Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate education projects and programs
- Interview, hire and provide training for staff.
Example job titles
- •education curriculum development director
- •education director
- •education policy analysis and research director
- •education program administration manager
- •school inspection director - public administration
Overview
NOC 40012 classifies Government managers - education policy development and program administration under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. This TEER 0 occupation involves planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the development of educational policies and programs within federal, provincial, or municipal government departments. These managers play a vital role in supervising the implementation of curriculum standards, managing departmental budgets, and directing educational research and program evaluations.
To qualify for positions under NOC 40012, candidates typically require a bachelor's degree in education, social science, or public administration, combined with several years of experience as an education specialist, policy researcher, or teacher. Because this is categorized as a TEER 0 management occupation, skilled workers in this pool may be eligible for Canadian economic immigration programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker program and the Canadian Experience Class under the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Disclaimer: This information is for educational and general guidance purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official and up-to-date program requirements, always refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) guidelines.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.