Legislators enact, amend or repeal laws and regulations at the federal, provincial, territorial and local levels of government. Senior government managers and officials plan, organize, direct and control the major activities of government departments, boards, agencies and commissions. They establish the direction of their organizations according to policies made by elected officials and legislative bodies. Working alone or with a board of directors, they establish policies to direct their organizations. Education, Training and Experience People in this group have different educational requirements, depending on their position.
Most recent entrants have a high school diploma or an undergraduate university degree.
Legislators are elected or appointed. Senior government managers and officials usually require a university degree or college diploma and several years' general managerial experience. They may also need a graduate degree in a related field. They may need to specialize in a particular area and obtain a professional designation. The proportion of women in these occupations has increased significantly over the last ten years.