Administrative Officers
Formal Description
“Administrative officers oversee and implement administrative procedures, establish work priorities, conduct analyses of administrative operations and coordinate acquisition of administrative services such as office space, supplies and security services. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors. Administrative officers who are supervisors are included in this unit group.” (NOC 2021)
Sample Job Titles
This category includes a variety of job titles that may not necessarily be reflected by the category title. For a full index of job titles, see the category entry on the ESDC site. Example job titles include:
Budget Analyst
Business Services Officer
Claims Officer
Financial Assistance Coordinator - College or University
Native Reserve Administrator
Office Manager
Ombuds Officer
Planning Officer
Privacy Officer
Records Analyst - Access to Information
Student Aid Officer
University Admission Officer
Typical Employment and Education Requirements
The requirements listed for each occupational category will tend to vary across particular roles, job titles, and contexts.
The following typical requirements are listed on the ESDC’s 2021 entry for this occupational category:
- “Completion of secondary school is required.”
- “A university degree or college diploma in business or public administration may be required.””
- “Experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related to office administration is usually required.”
- “Project management certification may be required by some employers.”
Success with a Social Sciences Undergraduate Degree and Beyond
When reviewing typical requirements, please remember:
- Degree and diploma listings often end with a purposefully open-ended phrase (“or a related field”, “or a similar discipline”) that acknowledges the variety and applicability of social sciences and liberal arts degrees.
- Employers often focus less on the name or title of a candidate’s degree, and more on how they articulate their transferable skills and experiences.
- Many qualifications and certifications are available as post-graduate certificates aimed at recent university graduates; these can make an excellent further education option for a social sciences or liberal arts degree.
Related Sectors
Whereas Economic and Social Development Canada’s ‘occupational’ categories tend to focus more on the duties and functions that people play in specific roles, exploring careers by ‘sectors’ helps us to sort by employer type, industry, or general field of work. Here are just a few of the sectors that may be relevant to this category:
Academic Program Connections
As you select your program of study and the courses you will take, you can chart a path towards success in this sector from any one of our social sciences departments and programs. Here are just a few examples of academic disciplines that have connections with this sector:
Economics Learn More
A degree in Economics teaches budgeting, cost analysis, and resource allocation, essential for managing budgets, optimizing spending, and planning financial strategies.
Political Science Learn More
Policy analysis and critical thinking skills from this degree help students effectively assess and implement policies, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Sociology Learn More
Understanding workplace dynamics and cultural diversity, promotes collaboration and efficiency in an organization and/or department.
Social Psychology Learn More
Social Psychology explores how people make decisions, including biases and influences. This knowledge enhances organizational decision-making processes.
