AO2 Administrative Officer 2
Regular/full-time
Department of Economic Development and Training
Skills and Employment Partnerships / Apprenticeship Manitoba , Advanced Education and Skills
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 37186
Salary(s): AO2 $54,318.00 - $65,118.00 per year
Closing Date: March 28, 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).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar regular and term positions and will remain in effect for 12 months. This competition may be used to appoint successful candidate(s) to current and future regular, term or acting status positions subject to staffing approval.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
This competition will be used to fill two roles within Manitoba Economic Development and Jobs:
1) Project Officer
2) Communications and Board Coordinator
Note: Candidates who do not have experience in administering programs or with financial management, as outlined in the qualifications, are still encouraged to apply.
Conditions of Employment:
Qualifications:
Essential:
Duties:
Project Officer:
The Project Officer manages funding and programming partnerships with new and established service providers funded by the Skills and Employment Partnerships Branch. These programs are aimed at increasing the employability of people with disabilities, persons receiving Employment Insurance or Income Assistance and other unemployed or underemployed Manitobans living in the Winnipeg region.
The position reviews and assesses proposals, develops authority seeking documents (Project Approval Requests and Treasury Board Submissions), oversees contract development, amendments, compliance and makes recommendations for financial and program changes. The position also provides case management and critical financial supports to individual clients participating in projects and transitioning from projects to employment. The incumbent responds to community requests for information and assists new service providers to develop required program and services.
Communications and Board Coordinator:
Reporting to the Manager of Policy, Legislation and Board Operations, the Communications and Board Coordinator (Coordinator) provides comprehensive communication, administrative, organizational and operational support to Apprenticeship Manitoba, the Apprenticeship and Certification Board (Board), and the Board’s Committees as established by the Board under The Apprenticeship and Certification Act. The Coordinator also liaises with representatives of the Board and Committees, including coordinating, scheduling and recording their activities and supports a high quality level of decision making by the Board and an effective representative function of the Minister by the Board to industry and stakeholders.
The Coordinator plays a critical role in communicating with stakeholders on behalf of Apprenticeship Manitoba and the Board. The incumbent oversees the work of third-party organizations who are contracted by the department, and provides advice and direction to contractors to support the implementation of deliverables on behalf of the department. This position manages Apprenticeship Manitoba’s two largest annual events, involving 500 individuals, by setting expectations for the contractor who organizes the event, and ensuring that standards are met.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
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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