Senior Advisor to the Deputy Minister

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

Senior Advisor to the Deputy Minister

PM4 Planning and Program Analyst 4

Term/full-time

with the possibility of becoming regular

Public Service Delivery

Deputy Minister's Office

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45330

Salary(s): PM4 $86,168.00 - $112,476.00 per year

Closing Date: June 7, 2026

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.

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

This position operates with considerable independence, offering guidance and support in a range of situations as required. The incumbent contributes to departmental projects and initiatives, conducting research, policy analysis, and legislative reviews on specified topics, and offers coordination support for cross-divisional and cross-departmental issues as assigned by the Deputy Minister. Additional responsibilities include attending meetings with the Minister, political staff, Deputy Minister, and executive management; regularly reviewing and monitoring meeting requests and outcomes with the Deputy Minister to ensure proper follow-up by relevant departmental personnel; managing and tracking information requests from Ministerial and political staff, ensuring responses meet established standards; and maintaining effective relationships with various stakeholder groups.

Essential:

• Experience in the planning, research, design, development and implementation of policies, programs and legislation.
• Experience conducting research and analysis to develop briefing materials and reports for the use of senior officials in making policy, program and legislative decisions.
• Experience building relationships and collaborating with diverse groups.
• Strong political acumen.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Strong written communication skills to prepare briefing material and other correspondence on behalf of the Deputy Minister.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Willing and able to work overtime as required.

Apply to

Advertisement # 45330

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9

Phone: 204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: ***email_hidden***

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To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form with a resume and cover letter. 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 may be asked to submit references or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

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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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