How to become a government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration
Official title: Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration
Also called: Tax policy chief, Taxation manager, Revenue programs chief, Border services manager, Realty taxation manager, Tourism policy director, Regional taxation manager, Municipal taxation manager, Taxation programs director, Trade development director, Grain market analysis chief, Market development director
Government managers in economic analysis, policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate economic policy, research and programs in areas of government activity such as taxation, international trade, labour markets, transportation or agriculture. They also plan and direct policies and programs to promote industrial and commercial business development in urban and rural areas. They are employed by all levels of government.
Main tasks
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development of economic policy research projects and economic programs
- Participate in the development of departmental policies by providing advice to senior government managers
- Organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet departmental objectives set by senior management
- Direct and advise economists and other professional staff who conduct economic research, prepare reports or administer programs in areas of government activity such as taxation, international trade, labour, transportation or agriculture
- Direct and advise economic development officers or other staff administering programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in urban or rural areas
- Plan, administer and control research and administration budgets for projects, support services, equipment or supplies
- Organize and direct committees evaluating departmental or agency projects or programs
- Interview, hire and oversee training and professional development
How to become one
A bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, commerce or public administration is required. A master's degree in economics or a related field may be required. Several years of experience as an economist, economic development officer or socio-economic researcher are required.
Ways in
- University: Business & Commerce degrees, Offered by 17 universities in Canada
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $123,630 a year The middle half earn $107,153 to $139,991.
- About 12,700 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 13,400 are projected by 2033. (+5.5%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration?
A bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, commerce or public administration is required. A master's degree in economics or a related field may be required. Several years of experience as an economist, economic development officer or socio-economic researcher are required.
How much does a government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $123,630 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $107,153 to $139,991.
Is a government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 6% by 2033, from about 12,700 to about 13,400 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration?
Usually. 73% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03