Job requirements Director, Legal Department in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a director, legal department in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Other administrative services managers (NOC 10019).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration or a related administrative services field is usually required.
  • Several years of experience at a professional level in business administration, finance or administrative services are usually required.
  • An Associate of the Institute of the Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ACIS), Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (FCIS) or a Professional Administrator (P Adm) designation may be required for some occupations in this group.
  • Certification in health information management by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) may be required.
  • In Quebec, certification with the Association québécoise des archivistes médicales may be required.
  • Court registrars employed by the higher courts may require judicial credentials.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Québec

Job title Chartered Administrator

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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