Advertisement Number: 43780

Salary(s):  XO3 $63,794.00 - $81,648.00 per year

Closing Date: March 16, 2025

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.

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 Procurement Services Centre of Excellence branch is responsible for the strategic direction, policies, and processes for procurement and supply chain related functions across government. Procurement and Supply Chain provides a link between vendors and the Manitoba Government's purchasers of goods and services.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form with a resume. See below for further instructions.

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• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary education in business administration/accounting or an equivalent level of experience and training.
• Experience in financial management including financial analysis, processing accounts payable/receivable, preparation of budgets, estimates and cash flows.
• Experience in interpreting and applying financial and administrative policies, procedures, and practices, as well as developing and implementing administrative and operational procedures.
• Experience in handling sensitive material and information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and to translate strategic priorities into actionable operational and business plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to draft, format, edit, and proofread correspondence and reports.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to demonstrate sound judgment while working independently.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while prioritizing and managing multiple tasks under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Supervisory experience, including coaching, training, mentoring, performance management, and evaluating the work of team members, along with experience in leading and evaluating projects of varying scope and complexity.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial, administrative, and operational tasks and policies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio) and Adobe Acrobat.

Desired:

• Experience and/or training in SAP related to financial management.

Duties:

The Manager of Administration and Finance is accountable for (1) administrative management to support effective functioning of both Procurement Services Centre of Excellence and Contracted Programs Management Office under the Division of Procurement and Supply Chain; (2) financial services, including but not limited to Divisional estimates and budget preparation, invoice auditing and processing; (3) human resources services, such as student recruitment and management, staff time keeping, division vacation planning, health and safety management; (4) French Language Services coordination; and (5) strategic advisory service, including organizational development, position utilization, office layout, and improvement opportunities.

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To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form with a resume.  Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form.  The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.  Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit references or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration. 

Click here to access the application form.