Job Description

Regional Manager

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LP5 Planner 5


Regular/full-time


Municipal and Northern Relations


Community Planning Services, Community Planning and Development


Brandon MB


Advertisement Number: 44524


Salary(s): LP5 $88,608.00 - $111,587.00 per year


Closing Date: September 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, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.


An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.


Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.


The Community Planning Services Branch has eight regional centres across Manitoba. The branch delivers professional and technical planning services to local planning authorities, northern communities, and the public. It carries out the responsibilities delegated to staff under The Planning Act and The Municipal Act, which includes authority to approve subdivisions and the closure of public reserves, and process annexation requests from municipalities.


Conditions of Employment:


Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 driver's license Must be a member of, or eligible for, Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners Must be able to travel to early morning and evening meetings throughout the province, as required Must be willing and able to work overtime, as required


Qualifications:


Essential:


Post-secondary degree preferably at the master's level, in Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, Agriculture or Public Administration together with related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of land use planning, including subdivision approval, obtained by experience working in a planning office in the private sector, public sector, or not-for-profit sector. Leadership skills and experience in managing, directing and supervising others. Project management skills including: teamwork; facilitation and problem solving. Strong verbal communication skills demonstrating the ability to clearly articulate ideas effectively to a variety of audiences. Strong written communication skills in creating reports, briefing notes and memos that are consistent at a professional level and demonstrate the ability to present complex planning issues and recommendations clearly and concisely. Well-developed interpersonal skills that facilitate effective working relationships with office colleagues, other departments, municipal and senior government officials and business/industry. Ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy with the demonstrated ability to solve problems through negotiation, consultation, and collaboration.



Desired:
Experience building relationships with Indigenous people and implementing the principles of reconciliation. Experience with geographic information systems and mapping.

Duties:


Reporting to the Director of Community Planning, the Regional Manager is a leader responsible for the regional community planning office in providing professional land use planning services to support sound decision-making by municipalities, planning districts, and landowners. The position provides advisory services to provincial departments and the public with respect to land use and development projects, applications and interdepartmental initiatives.


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Apply to:

Advertisement # 44524
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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