Manager, Program Administration

PCO Planning Consultant

Regular/full-time

Agriculture and Resource Development

Programs and Permits Administration, Corporate Services and Innovation

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 37343

Salary(s):   PCO $75,841.00 - $101,204.00 per year

Closing Date:   April 11, 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 women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

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

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must submit their resume AND Application Form clearly stating how they meet the screening criteria. Note: Candidates who do not submit this Application Form will not be considered further.

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Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be able to travel throughout Manitoba

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post secondary degree in Agriculture, Business or Public Administration. An equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field may be considered
• Managerial experience in administering client based programs
• Experience in Financial Management including interpreting financial statements, budget preparation and analysis, and contract management
• Supervisory experience including resource planning and allocation, recruitment, coaching, training and development, and performance management and evaluation
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work in tight timeframes
• Strong political acumen skills 
• Strong verbal communication skills 
• Strong written communication skills 
• Ability to work independently within a changing work environment 
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills 
• Strong Interpersonal skills with the ability to consult and collaborate with both internal and external clients

Desired:

• Knowledge of the agriculture and food industry in Manitoba 

Duties:
Reporting to the Director, the Manager, Programs Administration is responsible for providing management and leadership in the implementation, development and delivery of the department’s external client-based programs and initiatives. The incumbent makes recommendations to Senior Management, as it relates to the development of program implementation and delivery. The incumbent leads and supports the strategic plans for the development and implementation of programs related to the advancement of a profitable and sustainable industry. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the administrative processes and managing the resource requirements. The incumbent supervises staff of multiple disciplines to administer programs effectively for clients according to government standards in grant management and client service. The incumbent leads and manages the implementation of federal and provincial grant funding agreements to further departmental priorities.

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To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must submit their resume AND Application Form clearly stating how they meet the screening criteria. Note: Candidates who do not submit this Application Form will not be considered further.

Click here to access the application form.

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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