Manager, Policy & Legislation

PM4 Planning and Program Analyst

Regular/full-time

Municipal Relations

Community Planning & Development

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 37219

Salary(s):   PM4 $72,967.00 - $92,939.00 per year

Closing Date:   April 1, 2021

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).

This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

An eligibility list may be created from this competition that would be in effect for 12 months.  Positions from the eligibility list could be term or regular, and be in other departments.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as required
• Must be willing and able to travel within the province

Qualifications:

Essential:
 

• Post-secondary degree in Planning, Public Administration, Economics, Finance,  or Business Administration. An equivalent combination of education and significant related experience may be considered.
• Supervisory experience with responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the work of subordinate employees. 
• Extensive experience conducting policy and legislation research, analysis, evaluation and development. 
• Significant experience developing, implementing and monitoring strategic initiatives, projects or programs.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills to formulate recommendations to senior leaders. 
• Highly developed interpersonal skills for building and maintaining positive working relationships and partnerships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and to display initiative in pursuing new challenges and opportunities.
• Excellent written communication skills for preparing  documents for executive decision-makers and various other audiences.
• Strong verbal communication skills for effectively communicating with various levels of internal and external audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing competing and rapidly-changing priorities with strict timelines.
• Strong political acumen for navigating sensitive and confidential issues with tact and discretion.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).

Duties:

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, the Manager of Policy and Legislation leads a work unit that oversees the policy and legislative agenda in the Division. The Manager supports Divisional Directors and guides unit staff, other professionals, and subject matter experts in the Division and across the wider public service to research and develop policy, legislation and regulations guiding planning permitting and development. The Manager also engages proactively with external stakeholders in delivering their responsibilities. The Manager provides leadership to the unit through effective performance management, mentorship, and professional development, and will also perform the duties and responsibilities of Directors in their absence.

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

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