IC2 Economic Development Consultant 2
Regular/full-time
Economic Development & Jobs
Trade and Economic Development, Economic Opportunities Navigation
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 38315
Salary(s): IC2 $65,288.00 - $82,064.00 per year
Closing Date: November 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 women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar regular, term or acting status opportunities and will remain in effect for 12 months.
To be considered for this competition, you are required to submit an Application Form for screening in addition to a resume.
Note: Only those who submit an Application Form and resume will be considered.
Click here to access the application form.
The Economic Opportunities Navigation Division is responsible for providing concierge services for medium to large scale foreign direct investment, business expansion, or trade opportunities. The division is responsible for business navigation, select business immigration services, policy for trade, economic development policy, as well as project managing initiatives to fill targeted labour market shortages. The division is responsible for working internally across provincial departments as a one-stop approach to connect businesses and economic development partners to the Government of Manitoba.
Conditions of Employment:
Qualifications:
Essential:
Duties:
The Project Consultant works directly with other departments, governments, and partner agencies to develop plans and deliver targeted projects/programs with the primary outcome of filling specific labour market shortages or supporting economic development. The position will bring relevant and impacted stakeholders together, conduct analysis, and provide reports with actionable recommendations for targeted labour market shortages related to training, marketing, compensation, or recruitment. Similar activities will be carried out for projects supporting economic development that require the development of a report, policy, processes, IT or software solution, or stakeholder coordination.
The position will also draft briefing, advisory and authority seeking documents as required. The position will deliver presentations with actionable recommendations to senior management, impacted stakeholders, and decision-makers to receive direction on implementation plans or policy direction.
To be considered for this competition, you are required to submit an Application Form for screening in addition to a resume.
Note: Only those who submit an Application Form and resume will be considered.
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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