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This group includes those who provide services to management such as analyzing the operations, managerial methods or functions of an organization in order to propose, plan and implement improvements, or analyzing advertising needs and developing appropriate advertising plans. They are employed by management consulting firms, advertising agencies and throughout the public and private sectors or are self-employed.
(Description from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada's National Occupation Classification, used by Canadian immigration officers, to assess an applicant's work experience.)
Management consultants perform some or all of the following duties:
- Analyze and provide advice on the managerial methods and organization of a public or private sector establishment
- Conduct research to determine efficiency and effectiveness of managerial policies and programs
- Conduct assessments and propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures in areas such as operations, human resources, records management and communications
- Conduct quality audits and develop quality management and quality assurance standards for ISO (International Organization for Standardization) registration
- Plan the reorganization of the operations of an establishment
- May supervise contracted researchers or clerical staff.
Advertising and promotion consultants perform some or all of the following duties:
- Assess characteristics of products or services to be promoted and advise on the advertising needs of an establishment
- Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
- Develop and implement advertising campaigns appropriate for print or electronic media.
Why your employment prospects in Canada are excellent:
- This group includes those who provide services to management such as analyzing the operations, managerial methods or functions of an organization in order to propose, plan and implement improvements, or analyzing advertising needs and developing appropriate advertising plans.
- They are employed by management consulting firms, advertising agencies and throughout the public and private sectors or are self-employed.
- The growing trend toward globalization and the evolving technical revolution have forced many companies to hire professionals in these fields in order to stay competitive with changing business practices.
- This occupation is only regulated in Alberta.
Some areas of Canada where your occupation is in demand:
While there is a shortage of Professionals in Occupations in Business Services to Management across Canada, the following cities and provinces listed below have a particularly high demand for this occupation.British Columbia
- Employment prospects are considered to be good throughout the province.
- While projected new jobs between 2010 and 2015 is predicted at 1,790 and job vacancies due to retirements during the same period is estimated at 2,470.
Manitoba
- Employment prospects are expected to be good in the 2010-2014 period.
- Most employment opportunities will arise as a result of turnover (especially retirements later in the forecast period), and the mobility between companies.
- Jobs in this occupational group are available across the Province, although approximately 77% are located in Winnipeg.
New Brunswick
Fredericton, Woodstock, Grand Falls, Edmundston, New Brunswick:
- Employment prospects are good in these local areas.
- A large government presence, and a number of national, regional, and local firms create considerable consulting opportunities.
- Subcontracting services, such as advertising, is becoming increasingly popular and will be creating more opportunities for advertising account executives and promotion specialists.
- The majority of job opportunities in this occupation will be a result of attrition.
- For consultants, those individuals who have experience or knowledge of new management theories and practices, and those skilled in computerized management tools may have an advantage over others seeking employment in this field.
- For advertising account executives and promotion specialists, job opportunities will be greater for those skilled in utilizing the types of media outlets used to reach a diverse customer base.
- This occupation is classified as "significant" because there is a large percentage of professional occupations in business services to management working within the area and it is a strategically important occupation to the local labour market.
Moncton, Shediac, Sackville, Richibucto, New Brunswick:
- Employment prospects are good in these local areas.
- A large government presence, and a number of national, regional, and local firms create considerable consulting opportunities.
- Subcontracting services, such as advertising, is becoming increasingly popular and will be creating more opportunities for advertising account executives and promotion specialists.
- The majority of job opportunities in this occupation will be a result of attrition.
- Potential employment include: AL-PACK ENTERPRISES LTD, Apropos Marketing Communications Inc., Economical Mutual Insurance Co., Foresight Marketing & Design LTD., Hawk Communications Inc. and Grand & Toy.
Saint John, Sussex, St. Stephen, New Brunswick:
- Employment prospects are good in these local areas.
- Potential employers include: Credico Marketing, Entreprise Saint John, Irving Oil Ltd., NB Milk Marketing, and Charlotte County Development Corporation Inc.
Ontario
- Employment prospects over the next 5 years are considered to be good.
- Consulting and freelance work are areas of growth within this occupation.
Ottawa Region, Ontario:
- Employment opportunities are good for this occupation and will continue to rise.
- Factors contributing to these excellent conditions include changing management concepts and increased productivity as a response to international competition. Corporate structure and work organization methods have also changed, with a corresponding growth in sub-contracting.
- In addition, an aging workforce, anticipated skill shortages and competition for workers have lead to a strong demand by companies for workers in this occupation group.
- According to the most recent census, about one third of people in this occupation in eastern Ontario were over 55 years of age. As a result, a large number of people will be retiring over the next 5 years leaving a significant amount of jobs needed to be filled.
- Potential employers include: Adirondack Information Management, Aramark Canada, Athena Consulting, Dare Human Resources Corporation, Alco Systems Inc., Horizons Renaissance Inc., and Infield Marketing Group
