Advertisement Number: 39644

Salary(s):  XM2 $101,544.00 - $121,441.00 per year

Closing Date: September 9, 2022

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 regular and term positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Manitoba Agriculture works collaboratively with citizens, industry, governments and other stakeholders to enable the sustainable development and strengthen the resilience of Manitoba's agriculture and food processing industries. Skilled, passionate and engaged staff that embrace innovation and continuous improvement are key to the department's success.

Please note: Other locations (outside of Winnipeg) will be considered.

To be considered for this competition candidates ARE REQUIRED to submit the Application Form for screening, along with your resume, to the Public Service Commission by email (govjobs@gov.mb.ca), quoting competition #39644 and the position title in the subject line. Resumes may be used in addition to the Application Form for screening purposes. Note that candidates will only be invited to an interview if they have satisfactorily met the requirements stated in the Application form. 

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

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• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree (Master's level preferred) in one of the following: Agriculture, Environmental Science, Public Administration or related discipline
• Extensive experience in the agriculture industry relating to agricultural production, agri-ecology, land use planning, agri-engineering, or climate change
• Management experience with responsibility for human and financial resources
• Proven ability as a leader with a commitment to create, support and sustain a diverse environment that enables staff to achieve results and to develop for the future
• Experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational and business plans, and experience with strategic performance management and measurement systems (e.g. Key Performance Indicators, Balanced Scorecards)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience managing internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Strong political acumen demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues
• Demonstrated ability to leverage opportunities for innovation, find creative solutions to issues, and successfully manage change
• Knowledge of the issue of climate change and its affect on the agriculture industry
• Experience leading the development, review and delivery of policy and programs

Desired:

• Experience building relationships with Indigenous people and implementing the principles of reconciliation

Duties:

The Director of the Land Use and Ecosystem Resilience is responsible and accountable for providing leadership and management to enable the long-term sustainability, productivity and resilience of Manitoba’s agro-ecosystem. This is accomplished through leadership in climate change resilience and adaptation, soil survey and ag weather monitoring and modelling, directing and delivering management of agricultural Crown lands (ACL), promoting beneficial land management practices, multiple-use land planning, and supporting policy development and associated programming, while respecting treaty land entitlement agreement implementation and historic land administration obligations.

The director is responsible for their Branch’s strategic and business planning, staffing, and budgeting and overseeing program delivery.  The positions represent Manitoba on provincial and national committees.

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To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

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