Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation

EX2 Executive Officer 2

Regular/full-time

Innovation and New Technology

Innovation

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45575

Salary(s):   EX2 $135,701.00 - $166,322.00 per year

Closing Date:   August 20, 2026

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.

As a member of the department’s executive management team, the Assistant Deputy Minister is responsible to lead and manage the division, provide advice and support to the Deputy Minister, and contribute to achieving the goals of government through cross-department initiatives.  

The department of Manitoba Innovation and New Technology (MINT) is responsible for fostering innovation for Manitoba citizens and businesses and manages Manitoba's Information and Communications Technologies to enable modern service delivery.

The Innovation Division has a three-point mandate to foster innovation in business and industry, develop Manitoba’s strong tech sector, and promote innovation across the public sector.

The Division grows Manitoba’s knowledge economy with policy, programs, legislation, and regulation for new technology development and adoption, research and commercialization, entrepreneurship from startup through scale-up, intellectual property development and protection, and data stewardship. The Division works with other branches of the department and other levels of government to advance access to broadband connectivity and develop digital literacy in the workforce.

The Division leads government support and programming for the technology sector focusing on workforce development, economic development, and industry attraction.

The Division promotes innovation across the public sector with a focus on applications of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, analytics and open data to improve the services that Manitobans rely on.

Duties:
Please view the position profile for details. 

Why Work For Manitoba Government?
The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.
 
Financial Security

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan 

 
Benefit Plan

• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees 

 
Commitment to Health and Wellness

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

 
Professional Growth & Development
We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as in-house training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.  
 
Organizational Culture and Values 
The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.
 
Impact on Manitoba’s Future
By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.

Qualifications:
Click here to access the position profile and qualifications. 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening 
• Must be able to travel by air and ground transportation, including overnight stays as required

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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