Bilingual Senior Policy Analyst

at  Manitoba Government

BILINGUAL SENIOR POLICY ANALYST

PM3 Bilingual Senior Policy Analyst 3
Regular/full-time
Municipal and Northern Relations
Francophone Affairs Secretariat
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 43719
Salary(s): PM3 $72,664.00 - $93,620.00 per year
Closing Date: March 9, 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 Francophone Affairs Secretariat is seeking to fill a regular full-time bilingual senior policy analyst position.
The Government of Manitoba offers a complete and comprehensive benefit package which includes: paid vacation, extended health, dental/drug/vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity and parental leave, defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be fluently bilingual (French and English)

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary degree preferably in social sciences, public administration or a related field. A equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Considerable experience in researching, developing, implementing and evaluating complex policies and programs.
• Strong understanding of provincial legislative and regulatory processes, with experience in reviewing, assessing and interpreting legislation and policy documents and analysing their impact.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in tight timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal partners and external stakeholders.
• High level of political acumen and excellent judgment to manage confidential and politically sensitive situations in an appropriate manner.
• Excellent written communication skills in French, including writing a variety of clear, concise documents and reports for different audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills in English, including writing a variety of clear, concise documents and reports for different audiences.
• Excellent oral communication skills in French.
• Excellent oral communication skills in English.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the challenges, priorities and issues that impact Francophone minority communities in Manitoba and Canada.
• Good knowledge of Manitoba’s FLS legislation, regulations and policies, and a solid understanding of the active offer concept.

Desired:

• Experience supervising and mentoring staff.

Duties:
Reporting to the Bilingual Assistant Director, the Bilingual Senior Policy Analyst is a provincial expert in Francophone Affairs and is responsible for leading research, analysis, planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of government-wide policies and programs that support the provision of services and information in French. The Senior Analyst identifies issues, develops solutions and provides recommendations to all public bodies covered under The Francophone Community Enhancement and Support Act. The Senior Analyst also plans and undertakes legislative research and analysis to support the development of statutory and regulatory initiatives, and supervises the work of more junior policy analysts and project team members.

Please refer the Job description for details