Director

XM1 Senior Manager 1

Regular/full-time

Department of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services

Legislative Development Branch / Labour

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 39212

Salary(s):   XM1 $88,267.00 - $104,041.00 per year

Closing Date:   May 23, 2022

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 women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. 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.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

The Legislative Development Branch provides centralized support to the Labour Division by conducting research and analysis, supporting policy development, coordinating the Labour’s legislative and regulatory development initiatives, and providing support services to a number of advisory boards and committees. The branch also coordinates the Division’s responsibilities under The Regulatory Accountability Act. 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Demonstrated experience as a leader with a commitment to create, support, and sustain a diverse environment that enables staff to achieve results and to develop for the future.
• Management experience with responsibility for both human and financial resources.
• Experience with the design process and implementation of legislation, policies, and programs. 
• Demonstrated experience to leverage opportunities for innovation, find creative solutions to issues, and successfully manage change.
• Political acumen demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated ability to make well thought out decisions through the use of advanced planning, research and analytical skills and the ability to identify and integrate relevant information to determine appropriate course of action/outcomes.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to establish collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written communications skills with the ability to write clearly and concisely on all matters including politically sensitive and confidential issues.

Duties:
As a member of the division’s management team, the Director is responsible to lead and manage the Legislative Development Branch and provide advice and support to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Labour.

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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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