Technical Lead

IS4 Information Technology Specialist

Regular/full-time

Innovation and New Technology

Application Management Services, Digital and Technology Solutions

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45589

Salary(s):   IS4 $84,825.00 - $113,857.00 per year

Closing Date:   October 4, 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 Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Innovation and New Technology department is seeking a dynamic Technical Lead to provide technical leadership and expertise.

To be considered for this competition, you must submit an application screening form. See below for more information:

Click here to access the application screening form 

Duties:
The Technical Lead plays a key role in designing, delivering, and maintaining business solutions that support organizational goals. This position works closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into effective solutions by defining business functions, roles, processes, organizational structures, and the technology systems that support them.

The incumbent is responsible for shaping business solutions and providing technical leadership to the application development teams that build them, ensuring that solutions are successfully delivered and that business requirements are met from start to finish. They help bridge the gap between business and technology, ensuring solutions are practical, efficient, and aligned with operational needs.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. 
• Experience in business analysis, systems analysis, application support, or solution architecture for complex information systems.
• Experience developing solution estimates, including resource requirements, infrastructure requirements, long-term support requirements, and budget considerations.
• Experience documenting use cases, functional and technical specifications, work plans, business cases, solution proposals, and architecture-related documents.
• Experience working with a variety of software development languages, tools, methodologies, standards, architectures, and integration patterns.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment and provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of professionals.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to create a variety of reports and documentation. 
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of an organization

Desired:

• Experience in contract management, managing vendors and/or service providers, and monitoring service levels and contract obligations

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

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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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