Advertisement Number: 36912

Salary(s):  PM3 $65,288.00 - $82,064.00 per year

Closing Date: December 15, 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).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list for 12 months may be established for similar positions through out the Province of Manitoba. 

Manitoba Government Conservation and Climate  is looking for a qualified Senior Policy Analyst to support Legislation, Policy & Coordination Branch within the Finance and Shared Services Division. This position will oversee the development and implementation of key strategic priorities in order to improve outcomes across various government programs and policies.  

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Essential:
 

• Post secondary education in public administration, law, economics, environment, agriculture, or social sciences, AND related work experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may also be considered.
• Experience researching, analyzing, developing and providing recommendations on complex policy issues.
• Superior written communication skills with experience producing reports, briefing notes and other authority-seeking documents.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present information to senior management for decision-making purposes.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to respond in a complex, dynamic environment.
• Strong political acumen, with the ability to work with sensitive information and conduct business in a confidential and professional manner.
• Experience working independently with strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload, multi-task and work on concurrent assignments with strict deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to take initiative, innovate and collaborate.

Desired:
 

• Knowledge of regulatory accountability principles and the regulatory process

Duties:

Reporting to the Director of Legislation, Policy and Coordination, the Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for providing analysis, advice and recommendations addressing the strategic priorities of the department. The incumbent plays a leadership role in collaboration both within the department and across government and applies a corporate lens to promote alignment of department policy and programs to broad strategic objectives. The position also provides leadership in evaluating and developing policy and programs that advance government and department mandates. 

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