Job Description

Bilingual Senior Policy Analyst

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PM3 Planning and Program Analyst 3


Regular/full-time


Municipal and Northern Relations


Office of the Fire Commissioner, Municipal and Northern Support Services


Winnipeg MB


Advertisement Number: 44660


Salary(s): PM3 $74,839.00 - $96,438.00 per year


Closing Date: November 30, 2025


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 Office of the Fire Commissioner is a dynamic work environment that provides front line supports and services to over 130 municipalities, several local authorities, and over 240 fire departments. With locations in Winnipeg, Brandon, and Thompson, the branch builds local level emergency response capacity, provides community support services, and performs emergency response in support of the Manitoba Fire Service, Manitoba Government and Government of Canada. The branch also operates the Manitoba Emergency Services College, a vocational college specializing in diploma and continued education programming for emergency services professionals across Canada.


Conditions of Employment:


Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must be available to travel throughout the Province of Manitoba with possible overnight stays as required Must be able to provide and maintain a Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search Must have a valid driver's license Must be available to work over time, evenings and weekends, and deployed to emergency incidents

Qualifications:


Essential:


Post-secondary in Public Administration, Emergency Management or a related field or, a combination of equivalent education and experience in public administration and program management Experience in project management and research skills related to multi-stakeholder projects Experience in policy analysis, strategic planning, and program development Experience researching, developing, evaluating, and recommending strategies and policies on cross-divisional and cross-departmental matters for various stakeholder groups Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to lead and coordinate with others to develop policy Strong organizational skills demonstrating the ability to multi-task and adapt to ever-changing priorities Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain working relationships and interact effectively with senior government officials, colleagues, various stakeholder groups, and the public using tact and diplomacy Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with the public and government officials at all levels Excellent written communication skills required to manage departmental communications including media responses and news releases Excellent verbal communication skills in French Excellent written communication skills in French

Duties:


The Senior Policy Analyst is a senior advisor to the Fire Commissioner who researches, leads and implements projects and initiatives of strategic importance. The incumbent will lead cross-departmental/divisional or intergovernmental efforts that shape fire protection including legislative enhancements, grant programming, education modernization and accreditation. This role will coordinate and lead complex projects in collaboration with diverse stakeholders and is critical to supporting and sustaining program services delivery, informing broader policy initiatives, and maintaining fire code regulation. The incumbent will prepare various materials such as advisory notes, speaking notes, correspondence, Treasury Board and Cabinet Submissions, and other reports and briefing materials.


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Apply to:

Advertisement # 44660
Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4
Phone: 204-945-6892
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: PSCExecutivejobs@gov.mb.ca

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