Senior Policy Analyst

at  Manitoba Government

SENIOR POLICY ANALYST

PM3 Planning and Program Analyst 3
Regular/full-time
Department of Families
Deputy Ministers Office
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 43715
Salary(s): PM3 $72,664.00 - $93,620.00 per year
Closing Date: February 14, 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.
Reporting to the Deputy Minister’s Senior Advisor, the Senior Policy Analyst leads departmental projects. activities and undertakes research. They also are responsible for policy analysis on specified issues and coordination support as assigned by the Senior Advisor on issues of cross-divisional and cross-departmental nature.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary education in social sciences, public administration, business administration or other relevant discipline, as well as extensive work experience in social policy development. Other relevant combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong organizational skills and experience in working under pressure, managing multiple priorities in tight timeframes.
• Demonstrated political acumen with experience dealing with highly sensitive matters where information accuracy and attention to detail is critical.
• Experience interpreting legislation and regulations.
• Extensive analytical problem solving skills, with the ability to create innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain and develop strong working relationships.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both internal/external stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills with experience drafting complex correspondence, processes, policies, guidelines or other relevant documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, while managing unexpected changes or last minute requests.

Desired:

• A thorough understanding of the Government approval process is an asset.
• French language skills are considered an asset.

Duties:

• Identifies emerging trends while understanding the political landscape within government and potential issues/opportunities with respect to the work of the department of Families.
• Draws logical conclusions based on the assessment of available information and the analysis of factors that indicate potential opportunities or underlying risks or barriers.
• Responds to Ministerial inquiries by researching issues, canvassing departmental divisions and other departments for information, and synthesizing it to concise reports/response.
• Uses a range of approaches to research and evaluate social policy/programs and respond to requests for information, including internet searches, jurisdictional scans, literature reviews, statistical analysis, focus groups, surveys, interviews, stakeholder consultations, etc.
• Proactively works to build teams/relationships and actively fosters team cohesiveness and goal achievement.
• Reviews and coordinates departmental communications including media responses; sign off on departmental and cross-departmental news releases; and preparation of materials for Question Period in response to high profile issues.

• Identifies emerging trends while understanding the political landscape within government and potential issues/opportunities with respect to the work of the department of Families.
• Draws logical conclusions based on the assessment of available information and the analysis of factors that indicate potential opportunities or underlying risks or barriers.
• Responds to Ministerial inquiries by researching issues, canvassing departmental divisions and other departments for information, and synthesizing it to concise reports/response.
• Uses a range of approaches to research and evaluate social policy/programs and respond to requests for information, including internet searches, jurisdictional scans, literature reviews, statistical analysis, focus groups, surveys, interviews, stakeholder consultations, etc.
• Proactively works to build teams/relationships and actively fosters team cohesiveness and goal achievement.
• Reviews and coordinates departmental communications including media responses; sign off on departmental and cross-departmental news releases; and preparation of materials for Question Period in response to high profile issues