Manager/Senior Policy and Program Analyst (Multiple positions)

PM4 Planning and Program Analyst 4

Regular/full-time

Various Departments

Various branches/divisions

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42526

Salary(s):   PM4 $81,213.00 - $106,027.00 per year

Closing Date:   April 14, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Government of Manitoba is currently seeking highly motivated and experienced individuals to fill multiple Managers/Senior Policy and Program Analysts (PM4) positions within the various Provincial Government Departments, including, but not limited to the Department of Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism; the Department of Environment and Climate Change, the Department of Municipal and Northern Relations; and the Department of Families. 

Managers/Senior Policy and Program Analysts provide leadership, direction, and guidance. They perform vital senior management roles in planning, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, managing and delivering strategic policies, programs and initiatives undertaken by the various Departments and their branches. Managers/Senior Policy and Program Analysts are also responsible for collecting relevant data and research, developing and implementing policy changes, communicating, managing teams, supporting staff and educating the public. They also lead the Branch's most complex policy development projects and provide detailed oversight of the activities of the Branch's policy team to ensure consistency of information related to achieving Branch, departmental, and government objectives. This includes providing leadership in the long-term and strategic planning needs that align with Department policy, legislation, procedures and government priorities. The Managers/Senior Policy and Program Analyst also consult and coordinate with internal and external relationships including Indigenous communities.

The Government of Manitoba offers a complete and comprehensive benefit package which includes: paid vacation, extended health, health spending, dental/drug/vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity and parental leave, defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

To be considered for this competition you must submit your resume and cover letter along with the application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services at the number or email provided under the "Apply Now" section to request the application form.The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be able to work overtime, including evenings and weekends as required
• Must be able to travel throughout the Province of Manitoba with possible overnight stays, as required
• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (some positions)
• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry Check (some positions)
• Must possess and maintain a full class 5 Manitoba Driver's license (some positions)

Qualifications:
Essential:
 

• Post-secondary degree in social sciences, political studies, economics,  public or business administration or other related discipline and extensive related work experience in a senior policy analyst or equivalent, role. Other equivalent combinations of related education, training and extensive experience may be considered.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, coach and support the development of diverse, high functioning teams and organizational change.
• Strong strategic planning and project management experience, including initiating, planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and leading complex projects or programs.
• Extensive experience conducting complex policy research, consultation, analysis, development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting at a senior level.
• Significant experience in the interpretation and application of statutes, regulations, legislation and policies.
• Strong verbal communications skills with the ability to present information to a variety of audiences including senior leadership, and internal/external stakeholder groups. 
• Superior written communication skills with experience preparing, reviewing and submitting a variety of complex briefing materials and correspondence for senior leadership and various audiences, such as reports, briefing/advisory notes, business cases, etc.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience building and maintaining positive working relationships with diverse internal and external groups. 
• Strong political acumen and critical thinking skills demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex sensitive and confidential issues.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing and rapidly changing priorities, while overseeing the workloads of others, within strict timelines.

Desired:
 

• Experience in financial management, including understanding of planning, budgeting, reporting and expenditure control for large projects and/or programs.
• Experience developing regulations and legislation, and familiarity with the associated processes.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities including consultation, engagement and reconciliation activities. 

Duties:
Reporting to the assigned Department Executive Director, Department Directors, Assistant Deputy Ministers, or Department services, the Manager/Senior Policy and Program Analyst is responsible for providing leadership, direction and guidance with respect to policy development, horizontal/vertical strategic coordination, planning and communication, research, project management,  implementing, monitoring and reporting of complex planning assignments/projects/initiatives.

Other key duties may include: reviewing and evaluating proposals and other decision-making documents; developing position papers, submissions, special reports and other finished materials for use by senior officials; leading and training teams in the development of strategic policy projects from initiation, developing, implementation and reporting, identifying risks and opportunities; evaluating issues and implications and developing recommendations for senior leaders; participation in various capacities on boards, commissions, committees, task forces or other such groups; assumes the responsibilities for Department Managers in their absence, providing supervision, direction and guidance to other professional and technical staff; will provide leadership, training and role assignments to Branch Policy Analysts; provides written and verbal updates and plans to senior management for the purpose of communicating priorities, setting direction and ensuring a coordinated, systemic response.

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Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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