Manager of Support Services and Medical Equipment

XO3 Administrative Officer 3

Regular/full-time

Department of Central Services

MDA, Supply and Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 37139

Salary(s):   XO3 $57,344.00 - $71,586.00 per year

Closing Date:   March 21, 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 for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Materials Distribution Agency (MDA) is a Special Operating Agency in the Province of Manitoba. The Manager of Support Services and Medical Equipment will be expected to operate independently and with great autonomy on all activities pertaining to their area and is responsible for all administrative functions of the agency.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be willing and able to work overtime as required.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Completion of post-secondary education in Business Administration. A combination of education and experience within warehousing, administration and inventory management may be considered.
• Experience with supervision and leadership of staff, including evaluating work of subordinates, providing formal and informal feedback, and coaching and mentoring.
• Experience with the preparation of budgets, pricing, costing analysis, and forecasting/estimating.
• Knowledge of procurement activity, including tendering and bid evaluations.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to demonstrate political acumen with complex issues.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and effectively manage tight deadlines.     
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience with LEAN or equivalent methodologies (Six Sigma, OPEX) for continuous improvement of work area.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills.

Desired:

• Experience with Great Plains, SAP and MS Office applications (Word, Outlook and Excel)
• Experience applying and interpreting policies, procedures and legislation, including FIPPA, PHIA, safety legislation, and good manufacturing practices.

Duties:
Reporting directly to the COO, the Manager of Support Services and Medical Equipment is responsible for the planning of administration, delivery and services in a number of key Government programs. Develops and co-ordinates policies, systems and procedures for medical supplies and equipment commodities. This involves providing advice, direction, leading, training, mentoring, finances and human resources within their area. The incumbent applies specialised expertise for medical supplies and equipment throughout the Province.

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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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