MANAGER OF PLANNING AND LEGISLATION

LP5 Planner 5
Regular/full-time
Municipal and Northern Relations
Provincial Planning, Community Planning and Development
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 44498
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 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 Provincial Planning Branch supports the development of healthy, sustainable communities with responsibility for land-use planning legislation, planning programs and partnerships, and planning approvals for special planning areas. The Planning and Legislation Unit leads reviews of legislation and regulations, regional planning initiatives, and Indigenous engagement policy development for land-use planning. We are seeking to fill a full-time regular position in Winnipeg.

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 Registered Professional Planner (RPP) in good standing with the Manitoba Professional Planners Institute
• 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 in city planning, urban or rural/regional planning, geography, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and significant experience may also be considered.
• Advanced knowledge of land use planning legislation and Indigenous reconciliation in municipal and provincial context obtained by working in the field of land use planning.
• Leadership experience for managing, directing, and supervising others.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and issues with tact, diplomacy, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills demonstrating the ability to clearly articulate ideas effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Strong written communication skills. Reports, briefing notes, and memos are consistently 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 colleagues, other departments, municipal and senior government officials, business and industry, and tribunals.
• Well-developed organizational skills include the ability to work under pressure to produce assignments that are on time, accurate, and thorough.
• The ability to take initiative and work independently to problem-solve before seeking direction.

Desired:

• Experience building relationships with Indigenous people and implementing the principles of reconciliation.

Duties:
Reporting to the Director of Provincial Planning, the Manager, Planning and Legislation assists in managing the legislative process by researching, developing, reviewing, and refining policy and legislation related to land use planning in Manitoba. The manager is responsible for supervising a team of planners with responsibilities to support other units and branches in the Division in building planning capacity with departments, municipalities, and stakeholders, processing legislative updates, and leading the Division’s Indigenous engagement policies and any duty to consult on behalf of the Crown. In addition, the manager is responsible for preparing approval seeking documents to the Cabinet and its Committees on amendments to planning legislation and regulations, as well as cross-department, external, and/or cross-jurisdictional working groups, meetings, committees. Other responsibilities include the coordination of review and approval of municipal annexation proposals and leading regional planning initiatives.

Please refer the Job description for details