How to become a government managers - education policy development and program administration
Official title: Government managers - education policy development and program administration
Also called: Education director, Education policy manager, Computer education director, Elementary education director, School board services manager, Second language program director, Adult education services director, Post-secondary education director, Secondary school programs director, Heritage languages program director, Secondary school education director, Special education programs director
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 tasks
- 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
How to become one
A bachelor's degree in education is required. A master's degree in a particular educational specialization may be required. Several years of combined experience as a school teacher and as a government educational policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required. A provincial teaching certificate is usually required.
Ways in
- University: Education & Teaching degrees, Offered by 16 universities in Canada
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $124,293 a year The middle half earn $112,379 to $133,926.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a government managers - education policy development and program administration?
A bachelor's degree in education is required. A master's degree in a particular educational specialization may be required. Several years of combined experience as a school teacher and as a government educational policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required. A provincial teaching certificate is usually required.
How much does a government managers - education policy development and program administration earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $124,293 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $112,379 to $133,926.
Do you need a degree to become a government managers - education policy development and program administration?
Usually. 83% 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 (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03