Education and Outreach Officer
IW2 Education and Outreach Officer
Regular/full-time 
Manitoba Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 31250
Salary(s):  IW2 $52,068.00 - $62,470.00 per year
Closing Date: January 10, 2016
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 .
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Introduction
Manitoba has undertaken a robust new consumer protection plan. This position will play a key role in communicating the broad range of protections available to consumers and developing materials that educate both the public and businesses about their rights and responsibilities and the mandate of the Consumer Protection Office.

Conditions of Employment:
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Qualifications:
 
Conditions of Employment
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
  • Must be able to travel domestically and within the province.
 
Essential
  • Undergraduate degree in business or social sciences or a diploma in public relations, marketing, management, or creative communications along with experience in the communication field or suitable combination of training and experience.
  • Excellent written communication skills with experience creating written materials with quality suitable for senior government officials and publishing on website.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to present at public events.
  • Experience interpreting, clarifying or elaborating on policies or initiatives to internal clients or the public.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work with internal and external clients.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with experience working in a high-volume, fast paced environment with fluctuating deadlines and competing priorities.
  • Experience creating documents that require strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team.
 
Desired
  • Ability to exercise discretion and political acumen.
 
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Duties:
Reporting to the Senior Policy Analyst, the Education and Outreach Officer is responsible for planning and developing content and materials on Manitoba's consumer protection legislation and programs for consumers, businesses and other stakeholders. The content and materials, such as fact sheets, news releases, and content for the branch website, may be general in nature or specific to an industry, product/service. As required, the Education and Outreach Officer will publish branch materials. The incumbent is also responsible for developing and coordinating outreach activities such as presentations, as well as participating at events, such as trade shows.
Apply Now:
Advertisement # 31250
300-305 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7
Phone:  204-948-1271
Fax: 204-948-2193
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
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