Advertisement Number: 36580

Salary(s):  PM2 $59,406.00 - $74,801.00 per year

Closing Date: September 11, 2020

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 Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

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

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post secondary degree related to Social Science, Finance or Business Administration or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered

• Experience conducting research and analysis for policy / project development and implementation
• Experience preparing analytical decision making documents and briefing materials for executive decision-makers and a variety of audiences
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong interpersonal relations skills for maintaining effective relationships and partnerships with team members as well as internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities with strict timelines and demonstrate flexibility with changing priorities and tasks
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with various levels of the organization and present information formally and informally
• Strong political acumen for navigating sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and display initiative to independently manage projects and pursue new challenges and opportunities
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)

Desired:

• Ability to speak and write in French

Duties:

Manitoba Municipal Relations supports the building of healthy and sustainable communities. Reporting to the Manager of Municipal Policy and Legislation, you will play a key role in researching, analyzing and making recommendations on the effectiveness of municipal policies, projects, and initiatives related to municipal administration, finance and service delivery. You will also contribute to the research and development of legislative and regulatory amendments and support the Provincial-Territorial Table of Ministers Responsible for Local Government, and related Deputy Minister and senior officials’ tables. Limited travel time will be expected. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.

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