School Subject: Business

  • Financial Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of an accounting, audit or other financial department
    • Develop and implement the financial policies, systems and procedures of an establishment
    • Prepare or co-ordinate the preparation of financial statements, summaries, and other cost-benefit analyses and financial management reports
    • Co-ordinate the financial planning and budget process, and analyze and correct estimates
    • Supervise the development and implementation of financial simulation models
    • Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting procedures and investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets and other financial control functions to senior managers and other department or regional managers
    • Recruit, organize, train and manage staff
    • Act as liaison between the organization and its shareholders, the investing public and external financial analysts
    • Establish profitability standards for investment activities and handle mergers and/or acquisitions
    • Notify and report to senior management concerning any trends that are critical to the organization's financial performance.
  • School Principals

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through department heads or supervisors, the activities of teachers and support staff
    • Review programs to ensure conformance to school board or provincial standards and develop programs within limits of authority
    • Co-ordinate teaching activities of the institution by making personnel assignments, determining class size and preparing timetables
    • Organize and maintain procedures for the keeping of records
    • Prepare and administer institution or program budget
    • Direct and co-ordinate school maintenance services and the use of school facilities
    • May recruit and hire teachers and other staff
    • May teach.
  • Construction Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget
    • Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
    • Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules
    • Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
    • Develop and implement quality control programs
    • Represent company on matters such as business services and union contracts negotiation
    • Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
    • Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
    • Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff.
  • Manufacturing Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or the operations or production department of a manufacturing establishment
    • Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets
    • Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
    • Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
    • Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
    • Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures
    • Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
    • Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.
  • Utilities Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Water supply managers manage water filtration, purification processes and pumping operations, schedule and oversee the maintenance of plant equipment and prepare reports on water supply and water quality.
    • Electrical power distribution managers manage the operations of electrical power distribution systems including generating stations, transmission stations and distribution networks. They may also plan and direct the distribution activities of a municipal electrical power establishment.
    • Natural gas supply managers manage the delivery of gas to consumers, monitor supply inventories and control the recording of injections and withdrawals.
    • Petroleum product distribution managers plan and direct the distribution of heating oil products to retail distributors and regional storage sites.
    • Water pollution control managers manage the operations of a sewage treatment plant, schedule and direct maintenance of plant equipment, and prepare reports on water quality.
    • Waste systems managers manage solid or liquid waste collection and disposal systems, train drivers in how to handle waste and ensure safe operation of disposal facilities.
  • Library, Archive, Museum and Art Gallery Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a library or library system, archive or archive system, museum or art gallery or a technical department within such an institution
    • Develop and administer policies and programs
    • Prepare and administer budgets
    • Develop, promote and implement public relations and promotional programs
    • Prepare funding and grant applications and proposals
    • Prepare operational and financial reports, analyses and recommendations
    • Recruit and provide training for professional, technical and clerical staff
    • May perform the duties of a librarian, archivist or curator in smaller institutions.
    • Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers may specialize in a specific type of collection.
  • Accommodation Service Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures for the operation of the department or establishment
    • Prepare budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
    • Participate in the development of pricing and promotional strategies
    • Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of materials and supplies
    • Negotiate with clients for the use of facilities for conventions, banquets, receptions and other functions
    • Recruit and supervise staff, oversee training and set work schedules
    • Resolve customer complaints.