Job Description

Director, Policy and Legislation

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PM4 Planning and Program Analyst 4


Regular/full-time


Innovation and New Technology


Policy and Strategic Priorities


Winnipeg MB


Advertisement Number: 44228


Salary(s): PM4 $83,653.00 - $109,204.00 per year


Closing Date: June 2, 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 6 months.


The Policy and Strategic Priorities Division (PSP) is primarily responsible for the development of a policy and planning framework for the department to support the development of Manitoba's technology sector with workforce development, economic development, and investment attraction to the province.


Conditions of Employment:


Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must provide and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check.

Qualifications:


Essential:


Post secondary education in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or a related discipline, a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent may be considered. Experience with leading legislative development, managing regulatory initiatives, and aligning policy frameworks with government priorities. Experience as a leader creating and leading collaborative teams, and building individual and team capacity to support engagement and performance. Experienced in fostering innovation, implementing strategic solutions, and managing change effectively. Supervisory experience with human resource functions (i.e. recruitment, coaching, mentoring and performance management of staff). Knowledge of financial management and budgets. Excellent political acumen demonstrated through experience providing strategic advise to senior leaders on complex and sensitive issues. Exceptional interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners. Proven ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable operational and business plans, with expertise in strategic performance management and measurement systems. Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write politically sensitive and confidential materials for senior leaders.

Duties:


Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Policy and Legislation is responsible for leading legislative development, managing regulatory initiatives, and aligning policy frameworks with government priorities. As a senior leader within the division, the position oversees the complete development and coordination of the department's legislative framework, offers high-level policy advice to the Deputy Minister, Minister, and other senior executives, and presents legislative proposals to Cabinet committees. The role involves comprehensive planning and research efforts to guide legislative changes and exercises independent judgment in balancing cross-departmental priorities, legal considerations, and evolving policy issues.


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Apply to:

Advertisement # 44228
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
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, resume 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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