POLICY, PLANNING AND RESEARCH

PM4 Manager, Cottage Program
Regular/full-time
Municipal and Northern Relations
Northern Affairs Branch, Municipal and Northern Support Services Division
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 44379
Salary(s): PM4 $83,653.00 - $109,204.00 per year
Closing Date: August 20, 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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill similar regular and term positions and will remain in effect for up to 12 months.
The Department of Municipal and Northern Relations is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Cottage Program Manager position.
The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume. 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 the information provided in this application form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.
Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be able to travel across Manitoba by vehicle, boat, small aircraft, all-terrain vehicle and/or winter roads with possible overnight stays as required
• Must be able to possess and maintain a valid full Class 5F Manitoba Driver’s license
• Ability to work overtime, including evenings, and weekends as required

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary education, preferably at the Bachelor level, Business Administration or Public Administration or related education. A combination of related experience and education may also be considered.
• Significant professional work experience with project management, program evaluation, policy formulation, applied research and data modelling.
• Supervisory experience including planning, coordinating, influencing, mentoring, and evaluating the work of team members in a work setting
• Financial management experience, including knowledge of budgetary processes and project finance, cost management, or developing a program or unit budget.
• Highly developed political acumen and the ability to manage politically sensitive situations through the use of diplomacy and tact
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people by building rapport and resolving conflict as required
• Excellent written communication skills including experience writing decision making documents for senior management.
• Strong verbal communication skills including the ability to make formal and informal presentations to a variety of audiences

Desired:

• Knowledge of government structures, systems and decision-making processes in provincial, federal, municipal and Indigenous governments
• Knowledge of Indigenous histories and perspectives with the ability to identify and draw connections to contemporary issues and events

Duties:
The Cottage Program Manager reports to the Director of the Program and Operational Support (POS) Unit and provides strategic advice to other Northern Affairs Branch leadership. This role leads key strategic initiatives and projects, and facilitates engagement with Cottage Associations, Northern Affairs Community Councils, municipalities, the Northern Association of Community Councils, the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, Indigenous Communities, and other internal and external stakeholders. The manager is responsible for addressing current and emerging issues that may impact federal, provincial, and Indigenous governments. The manager also provides managerial, administrative, technical, consultative, research, and analytical support to the POS Director while offering direct supervision, guidance, and support to policy analysts within the Branch.

Please refer the Job description for details