Strategic Leader for Disability Policy

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada [email protected] Full time
About the Role

The Department of Families is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to lead the Disability Policy Branch. As a key member of the department's leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing policies, programs, and initiatives that support adults living with an intellectual disability, as well as children with disabilities and their families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve the department's goals and objectives
  • Provide leadership and direction to the Disability Policy Branch, including overseeing the administration of the Community Living disABILITY Services (CLDS) and Children's disABILITY Services programs
  • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with external agencies, including boards of directors and senior staff
  • Collaborate with other government agencies to negotiate and coordinate intra and interdepartmental, intergovernmental, and intersectoral agreements and initiatives
  • Develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that support the department's strategic priorities
  • Provide leadership and direction to the branch, including overseeing the development of assessment tools and strategic projects
Requirements
  • Post-Secondary Education in public administration, economics, law, social sciences, or social work with progressively responsible senior level management experience
  • Experience providing leadership and direction in the design and implementation of legislation, policies, and programs
  • Experience negotiating in challenging situations, problem-solving, and identifying solutions that are amenable to all parties
  • Management experience with responsibility for human and financial resources
  • Experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational and business plans
  • Proven ability as a leader with a commitment to creating, supporting, and sustaining a diverse environment that enables staff to achieve results and develop for the future
  • Excellent political acumen skills demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on sensitive issues
  • Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish productive working relationships with a wide range of senior staff across government and with external stakeholders
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization and to external stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage opportunities for innovation, find creative solutions to issues, and successfully manage change
  • Experience building relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, including Indigenous people, and implementing the principles of reconciliation
What We Offer

The Department of Families offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of Manitobans and to be part of a team that is committed to excellence and innovation.

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