School Subject: Math

  • 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.
  • Engineering Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an engineering department, service or firm
    • Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm
    • Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings
    • Assign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
    • Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
    • May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department.
  • Architecture and Science Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an architecture, landscape architecture, scientific research and development laboratory or quality control department, service or firm
    • Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the architectural, scientific and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm
    • Assign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
    • Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
    • May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the theoretical or applied scientific work of the department
    • May consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals or present architectural or scientific research reports and findings.
  • 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.
  • Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Sales managers plan, direct and evaluate the activities of sales departments in commercial, industrial, wholesale and other non-retail establishments.
    • Marketing managers establish distribution networks for products and services, initiate market research studies and analyze their findings, assist in product development, and direct and evaluate the marketing strategies of establishments.
    • Advertising managers plan, direct and evaluate the activities of firms and departments that develop and implement advertising campaigns to promote the sales of products and services.
    • Public relations managers direct and evaluate establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs, publicize activities and events, and maintain media relations on behalf of businesses, governments and other organizations.
    • E-business managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the design, development and maintenance of Internet and Intranet sites to manage an organization's Internet presence including public relations, communications and commercial activities.
  • 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.
  • Retail Trade Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in retail sales or of departments in such establishments
    • Manage staff and assign duties
    • Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
    • Determine merchandise and services to be sold, and implement price and credit policies
    • Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
    • Develop and implement marketing strategies
    • Plan budgets and authorize expenditures
    • Resolve customer complaints
    • Determine staffing requirements and hire or oversee hiring of staff.
  • Financial Accountants

    Legacy duties

    • Plan, set up and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for an individual, department, company or other establishment
    • Examine accounting records and prepare financial statements and reports
    • Develop and maintain cost finding, reporting and internal control procedures
    • Examine financial accounts and records and prepare income tax returns from accounting records
    • Analyze financial statements and reports and provide financial, business and tax advice
    • May act as a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings
    • May supervise and train articling students, other accountants or administrative technicians.
  • Financial Auditors

    Legacy duties

    • Examine and analyze journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial records, documents and systems of an individual, department, company or other establishment to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls
    • Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve individual or establishment's accounting and management practices
    • Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
    • May supervise other auditors or professionals in charge of accounting within client's establishment.