Policy Analyst, Environmental Health

PM3 Policy Analyst 3

Regular/full-time

Health, Seniors and Long Term Care

Environmental Health and Emergency Preparedness, Public Health

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 40091

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

Closing Date:   November 20, 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 Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

This competition may be used to appoint successful candidates to future regular or term appointments. The eligibility list will remain in effect until exhausted or expired based upon operational requirements.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Essential:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in health, social sciences or public administration. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
• Experience leading the planning, development and implementation of policies and programs related to public health.
• Experience leading and managing projects.
• Experience building relationships and collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Knowledge of the roles of Manitoba Health, regional health authorities, and the provincial government as part of the broader health system.
• Strong verbal communication and facilitation skills to convey complex subject matter to a variety of audiences both formally and informally.
• Excellent written communication skills to produce complex written material for a variety of audiences.
• Strong political acumen to navigate sensitive subject matter among various stakeholders with differing positions and interests.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to evaluate and interpret complex information, evidence and research to facilitate the planning, implementation and evaluation of policies and programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively as part of a high functioning team.
• Effective time management skills to manage multiple complex projects with competing priorities.

Duties:
Reporting to the Director, Environmental Health and Public Health Emergency Preparedness, the Policy Analyst leads the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policy options, protocols and major program initiatives in the areas of food safety, water quality, indoor air quality, environmental impact assessments, and various environmental contaminants such as radon, lead and asbestos. This position undertakes research to inform proposed policies, initiatives, guidelines and interventions; develops project parameters, including policy considerations, program design, financial and human resource requirements, communication strategies, and evaluation methodology. The incumbent also consults extensively with external health professionals and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration, partnership, commitment and capacity building in the development and various public health policies and programs.

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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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