NOC 2021 · 40010 · TEER 0
NOC 40010: Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Government managers in health and social policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of health care policies, social policies and related programs designed to protect and promote the health and social welfare of individuals and communities. They are employed by all levels of government.
TEER
TEER 0
Management occupations
Median wage (Canada)
$61.54 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 1
+70 CRS for Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 40010 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 40010 is in tier 1 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +70 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 100 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
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NOC 40010 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Participate in the development of health or social 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 health or social policy researchers, consultants or program officers who conduct research, prepare documents or administer programs for individuals and communities in areas such as health and social services, employment and immigration, labour or housing
- Plan, administer and control budgets for research and administration, support services and equipment and supplies
- Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate health and social services projects and programs
- Interview, hire and provide training for staff.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- city medical officer of health - government services
- health information and promotion director - government services
- health program operations manager - government services
- housing policy and development director - government services
- immigration and settlement director - government services
- social services director - government services
- social services planning manager - government services
All 90 job titles in NOC 40010
- adjustment programs director - government services
- administrative tribunal judge - government services
- apprenticeship training director - government services
- apprenticeship training service director - government services
- assistant chief health inspector - government services
- career development and employment district director - government services
- career development director - government services
- career information director - government services
- child welfare regional manager - government services
- child welfare services manager - government services
- city medical officer of health - government services
- claims and benefits control chief - employment insurance
- community planning director - government services
- community rehabilitation manager - government services
- day-care planning services director - government services
- district manager - employment insurance
- employment and insurance programs director - government services
- employment centre director
- employment equity programs director - government services
- employment insurance regional manager - government services
- employment programs director - government services
- environmental health services director - government services
- family and children's services director - government services
- family benefits director - government services
- family services director - government services
- food safety programs manager - government services
- health and welfare manager - government services
- health care insurance plan director - government services
- health care insurance refund claims director - government services
- health education director - government services
- health information and promotion chief - government services
- health information and promotion director - government services
- health program operations manager - government services
- health programs assistant director - government services
- health promotion chief - government services
- health services director - government services
- health strategies manager - government services
- home care services director - government services
- homemaker services director - government services
- housekeeping services director - government services
- housing policy and development director - government services
- immigration and settlement director - government services
- Immigration Appeal Division director - government services
- immigration appeals and litigation chief - government services
- immigration appeals manager - government services
- income security district administrator - government services
- income security regional manager - government services
- industrial hygiene and health director - government services
- inquiries and services chief - employment insurance
- job training director - government services
- labour demand analysis chief - government services
- labour regional director - government services
- local health services director - government services
- Métis development programs regional director - government services
- occupational training director - government services
- office of health promotion chief - government services
- professional development and employment district director - government services
- professional development director - government services
- protection services director - government services
- public administrator - government services
- public health director
- public health municipal officer - government services
- public health nursing educational director - government services
- regional pay centre chief - employment insurance
- repayment and benefits control chief - employment insurance
- rural and Aboriginal housing regional manager - government services
- rural and Aboriginal housing services district director - government services
- rural and Native housing regional manager - government services
- rural and Native housing services district director - government services
- rural housing programs director - government services
- settlement programs director - government services
- social development programs chief - government services
- social planning director - government services
- social programs administrator - government services
- social programs assistant director - government services
- social programs development chief - government services
- social services director - government services
- social services planning manager - government services
- social services policy, planning and research director - government services
- social services regional director - government services
- social surveys director - government services
- social work director - government services
- survey research director - government services
- survey research manager - government services
- traffic safety administrator - government services
- vocational education director - government services
- vocational training director - government services
- welfare services administration director - government services
- welfare services administrator - government services
- welfare services director - government services
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Government managers in health policy development and program administration
- A bachelor's degree or college diploma in health science, hospital administration or public administration or a bachelor's degree in social science is required.
- A graduate degree in a health, social science or an administrative discipline may be required.
- Several years of experience as a health or social policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required.
- For some government managers in health policy development and program administration, certification in the relevant health profession is required. For example, city medical officers of health must be physicians.
- Government managers in social policy development and program administration
- A bachelor's degree or a college diploma in a social science discipline, such as sociology or economics, or an administrative discipline, such as public administration, is required.
- A graduate degree in a social science or an administrative discipline may be required.
- Several years of experience as a social policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions in the health and social policy fields is possible with experience.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 40010 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $46.00 | $61.54 | $75.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $40.11 | $57.29 | $60.57 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $41.80 | $52.64 | $67.37 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $43.59 | $55.20 | $74.18 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $44.42 | $52.00 | $53.85 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $50.00 | $58.91 | $75.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $50.77 | $64.62 | $78.37 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $37.90 | $54.20 | $70.55 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $40.43 | $57.73 | $74.50 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $41.01 | $57.96 | $75.02 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| British Columbia | $42.00 | $54.11 | $73.33 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nunavut | $51.54 | $67.83 | $89.52 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Saskatchewan.
GoodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (NOC 40010) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about government managers - health and social policy development and program administration in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 85%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
90% of government managers - health and social policy development and program administration work all year, while 10% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 51 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 28% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 72% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 39% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 30% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (NOC 40010) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about government managers - health and social policy development and program administration in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 57%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 35%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 36% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 64% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 27% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (NOC 40010) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about government managers - health and social policy development and program administration in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 49%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 38%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
94% of government managers - health and social policy development and program administration work all year, while 6% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 20% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 80% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 41% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (NOC 40010) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about government managers - health and social policy development and program administration in Quebec:
Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 44%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 32%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
86% of government managers - health and social policy development and program administration work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 38% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 62% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 45% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (NOC 40010) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
In 2025, Alberta increased total health spending to $28 billion, marking a 5.4% rise from the previous year.
Ongoing healthcare needs and retirements continue to support steady demand across the sector.
Here are some key facts about government managers - health and social policy development and program administration in Alberta:
Approximately 800 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 66%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
87% of government managers - health and social policy development and program administration work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 31% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 69% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 43% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 36% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (NOC 40010) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about government managers - health and social policy development and program administration in British Columbia:
Approximately 1,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 52%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 17%
92% of government managers - health and social policy development and program administration work all year, while 8% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 37% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 63% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 49% compared to 12% for all occupations
ModerateNorthwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Moderate for government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (NOC 40010) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Demand for this occupation is closely tied to government expenditures in the public administration sector.
Here are some key facts about government managers - health and social policy development and program administration in Northwest Territories:
Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): more than 95%
85% of government managers - health and social policy development and program administration work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 38% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 62% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedManitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (NOC 40010) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about government managers - health and social policy development and program administration in Manitoba:
Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 50%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 42%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
91% of government managers - health and social policy development and program administration work all year, while 9% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 41% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 59% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 33% compared to 8% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNew Brunswick
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedOntario
An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 40010 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 40011 Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration
- 40012 Government managers - education policy development and program administration
- 30010 Managers in health care
- 40030 Managers in social, community and correctional services
- 40019 Other managers in public administration
- 00011 Senior government managers and officials
Questions
NOC 40010: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 4Occupations in education, law and social, community and government servicesBroad Category
- 40Managers in public administration, in education and social and community services and in public protection servicesMajor Group
- 400Managers in public administration, in education and social and community services and in public protection servicesSub-major Group
- 4001Managers in public administrationMinor Group
- 40010Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
NOC 2026 is due from Statistics Canada in December 2026. IRCC still uses NOC 2021 codes, and this page will show any change once IRCC switches.
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