Job Description

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO EMPLOYEES OF THE MANITOBA PUBLIC SERVICE.

Program Development Consultant

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PCO PLANNING CONSULTANT


Regular/full-time


Department of Labour and Immigration


Legislative and Policy Development, Labour and Immigration


Winnipeg MB


Advertisement Number: 44580


Salary(s): PCO $86,906.00 - $118,888.00 per year


Closing Date: November 16, 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 women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.


An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.


The Program Development Consultant is a senior specialized position reporting to the Director of the Legislative and Policy Development Branch and serves as the department's lead on coordinating strategic labour program development and system-wide implementation across branches.



To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form, resume and cover letter. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:


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

Qualifications:




Essential:


Post-secondary level degree in labour studies, public administration, law, economics or related field, or an equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered Experience working in labour relations and labour-related program service delivery Experience working in a regulatory environment Experience in change management and transforming the delivery of programs and services Experience in strategic planning, program development, and project delivery using performance evaluation tools to ensure effectiveness and budget compliance Experience working extensively with internal and external stakeholders, including all levels of government, labour organizations, employers, industry associations, post-secondary institutions, private and public institutions Strong written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to a variety of audiences including for senior leaders Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences including to senior leadership Ability to interpret statutes governing occupational safety and health, employment standards, worker recruitment, labour relations, building and fire safety, and safety standards for technical equipment Experience conducting research, including inter-jurisdictional scans, stakeholder consultations, and developing recommendations to senior level decision maker Political acumen demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues Ability to work independently, show initiative and exercise sound judgement in decision-making



Desired:
Experience leading diverse, interdisciplinary teams to achieve consensus recommendations

Duties:


The Labour division serves to protect citizens by providing programs and services in areas such as workplace safety and health, employment standards, and public safety. The division is also responsible to enforce a variety of legislation, including statutes governing occupational safety and health, employment standards, worker recruitment, labour relations, and building safety. Additionally, the division sets safety standards for technical equipment such as elevators, gas burning equipment, and steam and pressure equipment and oversees trade examinations and licensing. The Legislative and Policy Development Branch provides centralized support to the Labour Division by conducting research and analysis, supporting policy development, coordinating legislative and strategic initiatives, and providing support services to agencies, boards and commissions. This position is responsible for coordinating a holistic and integrated approach to the development, implementation and evaluation of labour programs/activities/services. This includes project management and the development of integrated systems and procedures to ensure an inter-disciplinary approach to the implementation of programs and delivery of services. This work requires working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including all levels of government, labour organizations, employers, industry associations, post-secondary institutions, private and public institutions.


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Apply to:

Advertisement # 44580
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
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under "Apply to" to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

Click here to access the application form.

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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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