IW2 Informational Writer
Term/full-time
6 months
Manitoba Finance
Communication Services Manitoba
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 37415
Salary(s): IW2 $2,161.23 - $2,591.88 bi-weekly
Closing Date: April 23, 2021
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, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are recruiting additional staff and seeking a writer to join our Vaccination Implementation Task Force. The writer is responsible for writing, reviewing, editing, proofreading and contributing to a wide variety of communications materials prepared for public distribution on behalf of the Manitoba government.
Conditions of Employment:
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Under the direction of the Director of Public Affairs, the writer is responsible for writing, editing and proofreading a wide variety communications, ensuring that all materials are well written and user-friendly, adhering to accepted government style and conveying the highest standards of professionalism.
The writer contributes to the efficient operation of the writing services team, working collaboratively with other Communications Services Manitoba staff and staff/clients from other government departments.
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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