4168- Program officers unique to government

Program officers unique to government perform some or all of the following duties:


Advise politicians or diplomats on the social, economic and political effects of government decisions on other governments in Canada or abroad
Explain Canadian foreign and domestic policies to governments and nationals of foreign countries, and act on behalf of Canada abroad
Collect, monitor and analyze international pressures, issues and communications and brief on intelligence and security matters
Plan intergovernmental meetings and conferences with officers of other municipal, provincial or federal governments
Co-ordinate the logistics and administration of elections within constituencies and ensure that electoral and voting procedures are followed
Co-ordinate administrative support services for legislative committees, royal commissions or tribunals
Participate as a member of a board or tribunal
Plan logistics and oversee diplomatic protocol of official visits to Canada by foreign politicians and dignitaries.