Senior Policy & Program Analyst, FASD Prevention

PM3 Planning Program Analyst 3

Regular/full-time

Department of Families

Corporate Support, Corporate Services Division

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 40076

Salary(s):   PM3 $68,995.00 - $86,717.00 per year

Closing Date:   November 25, 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 and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

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

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.

To be considered for this competition you MUST submit the application form, resume and cover letter. See below link to access the APPLICATION FORM.

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must have satisfactory criminal records check (with vulnerable sector search)
• Must have satisfactory adult abuse registry check 
• Must have satisfactory child abuse registry check

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post secondary education preferably at the Masters level, in social sciences,  or a related discipline and related experience.  Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience related to health/social services utilized by people and families impacted by substance use in pregnancy and FASD.
• Experience in research and analysis and using this analysis to recommend options.
• Experience in program and/or policy development and delivery. 
• Knowledge of Canadian Indigenous history, Indigenous-led supports, and issues impacting Indigenous people.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including experience with consensus building within diverse groups.
• Strong written communication skills, including experience writing clear documents for a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated oral communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, requiring minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point.

Desired:

• Knowledge of effective approaches for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention, including social determinants of health, harm reduction, and population health approaches.

Duties:
The incumbent is a senior policy and program analyst with a specialty in the area of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention. In particular, the incumbent develops and implements policy and program initiatives that support people who drink alcohol in pregnancy.

The incumbent reviews and analyzes research and program evaluations to develop government programs and policies. The incumbent is responsible for developing, overseeing, and evaluating programs and services. The incumbent will lead the development and delivery of training, presentations and resources related to FASD awareness and prevention.

The incumbent will support the ongoing coordination and development of the provincial FASD strategy, including leading the FASD Interdepartmental Committee and work with other departments and agencies on intervention, prevention and support initiatives related to FASD.

Apply to:

To be considered for this competition you MUST submit the application form, resume and cover letter. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form.
 
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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