Manager, Waste Diversion and Recycling

PM4 Planning & Program Analyst 4

Regular/full-time

Department of Environment, Climate and Parks

Environmental Programs and Remediation's, Environmental Stewardship Division

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 39211

Salary(s):   PM4 $72,967.00 - $92,939.00 per year

Closing Date:   June 7, 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).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

This competition may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill current and future term or regular full-time similar positions The eligibility list will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Department of Environment, Climate and Parks is currently seeking to fill the position of Manager, Waste Diversion and Recycling. The Manager, reporting directly to the Director, provides leadership, direction and guidance with respect to policy development, horizontal/vertical strategic coordination, planning, research and communication, project management, and data mining and analysis for recycling and waste diversion efforts by managing and supervising the work of seven full-time staff in the section.
The incumbent manages and directs through operational and program planning and evaluation to ensure consistency of programming information related to achieving branch, departmental, and government objectives. This includes providing leadership in the long term and strategic planning needs that align with Department policy, legislation, procedures and government priorities with respect to the waste diversion and recycling framework in Manitoba. 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post secondary degree related to Environment, Social Science, Public or Business Administration,  or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Experience leading or supervising a team with the ability to coach and mentor staff. 
• Experience in project management including facilitating continuous improvement projects.
• Strong political acumen for navigating sensitive and confidential issues with tact and discretion.
• Experience in policy and program analysis including design, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Strong written communication skills for preparing various documents for executive decision makers and stakeholders.
• Strong verbal communication skills for effectively communicating with various levels of audiences within the organization.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills for building and maintaining positive working relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of innovation processes, understanding or experience with Behaviour Insights, Public Engagement, Human-Centered Design, Innovation Engineering, Agile or other.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing competing and rapidly changing priorities with strict timelines.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Desired:

• Knowledge of how to build and promote employee engagement, development and diversity and inclusion at an organization level.
• Experience working in a public sector environment.

Duties:
The Department of Environment, Climate and Parks is currently seeking to fill the position of Manager, Waste Diversion and Recycling. The Manager, reporting directly to the Director, provides leadership, direction and guidance with respect to policy development, horizontal/vertical strategic coordination, planning and communication, planning and research, project management, and data mining and analysis for recycling and waste diversion efforts by managing and supervising the work of seven full-time staff in the section.
The incumbent manages and directs through operational and program planning and evaluation to ensure consistency of programming information related to reporting and accountability requirements of the program to achieve branch, departmental, and government objectives. This includes providing leadership in the long term and strategic planning needs that align with Department policy, legislation, procedures and government priorities with respect to the waste diversion and recycling framework in Manitoba.

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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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