Agreements Manager

PM4 Planning and Program Analyst 4

Acting Status (Temporary)

1 year

Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations

Consultation and Reconciliation Branch

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 38102

Salary(s):   PM4 $2,797.05 - $3,562.65 bi-weekly

Closing Date:   September 20, 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 Indigenous people. 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.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an Application Screening Form.  Complete the Application Screening Form at the link below.  

If you are having difficulty opening the link, you may have to use a different browser. You may also contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the Application Screening Form.  The selection board will rely only on information provided in this Application Screening Form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. 

CLICK HERE to access the application form.

The Consultation and Reconciliation Branch implements settlement agreements and supports government departments in the Crown Indigenous consultation process. The Branch works closely with other provincial departments to meet provincial obligations and advance reconciliation through respectful relationships.   

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:
Essentials:

• Post-Secondary Degree in public administration or social/political science with extensive related experience in policy and program development, planning and performance measurement.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Excellent leadership skills for the purposes of building a high functioning and cohesive team 
• Supervisory experience including planning, coordinating, influencing, mentoring, and evaluating the work of team members
• Knowledge of Indigenous histories and perspectives with the ability to identify and draw connections to contemporary issues and events
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people by building rapport and resolving conflict as required
• Excellent written communication skills for report writing and correspondence
• Strong verbal communication skills including the ability to make formal and informal presentations to a variety of audiences
• Highly developed political acumen with the ability to deal with a number of diverse, complex, and politically sensitive situations 
• Experience overseeing and leading complex projects or initiatives

Duties:
Reporting to the Director, the Manager takes a lead role in supervising and directing Coordinators within the Branch.  Some of the primary working areas of the Coordinators include:

• Leading meetings and procedures with government departments and Indigenous communities to enable land transfers under Treaty Land Entitlement agreements
• Facilitating the work of government and community-based members to resource management boards
• Working with partners to advance land transfers under hydroelectric settlement agreements.
• Support and training to government departments on Crown Indigenous consultation processes 

A large part of the Manager’s duties will include directing and guiding employees within the branch including coordinators and administrative staff. The Manager will have a lead role on the most complex negotiations and will provide managerial, technical, consultation, research, and analytical support to the director including acting in their absence when required.

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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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