Manager, Industry Foundation

IC4 Economic Development Consultant 4

Regular/full-time

Department of Agriculture

Industry Development, Industry Advancement

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 40290

Salary(s):   IC4 $80,116.00 - $106,935.00 per year

Closing Date:   January 20, 2023

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.

An eligibility list will be established to fill similar positions within Manitoba and will be in place for 12 months. 

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

Other locations, besides Winnipeg, may be considered within Manitoba. 

Manitoba Agriculture works collaboratively with citizens, industry, governments and other stakeholders to enable the sustainable development and strengthen the resilience of Manitoba's agriculture and food processing industries. Skilled, passionate and engaged staff that embrace innovation and continuous improvement are key to the department's success.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post-secondary education in Agriculture, Business Administration, Economic Development or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Supervisory or leadership experience including managing work plans, coaching, training and development, leading staff in projects, recruitment, performance management and evaluation.
• Experience with programming initiatives that enable economic development and government’s and the department’s goals related to the agriculture, food and agriproduct industries.
• Experience in project management with the ability to lead multi-stakeholder groups to achieve project objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to provide advice and recommendations to senior management.
• High degree of initiative and the ability to work independently to accomplish tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong political acumen.
• Excellent written communications skills with the ability to write clear and concise documents for all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Desired:

• Experience developing, implementing and applying policies and procedures.   

Duties:
The Manager, Industry Foundation manages financial, human resources, programs and initiatives and provides leadership to the section to build and strengthen foundational elements needed to advance investment attraction and economic development for the agriculture, food and agriproduct industries. These elements include a skilled and available workforce, infrastructure, rural economic development, marketing Manitoba for investment attraction, and leadership, strategic planning and strengthening leadership and governance of industry organizations that influence and support economic development. The Manager leads a team of industry development specialists who work with industry, department and government stakeholders to identify opportunities that increase economic activity in the targeted industry sectors resulting in the creation of jobs, increased competitiveness and economic prosperity in the agriculture, food and agriproduct industries.
 

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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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