Project Officer

**Project Officer**:
AO2 Administrative Officer 2

Regular/full-time

Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources

Training and Employment Services, Workforce Development & Training

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 43084

Salary(s): AO2 $60,465.00 - $74,253.00 per year

Closing Date: December 12, 2024

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 women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An Eligibility List will be established and may be used for similar positions that become available over the next 12 months.

Training and Employment Services provides a wide range of labour market services to individuals, communities, and businesses throughout Manitoba.

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).

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check.
- Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba class 5F/5I driver’s licence with access to a vehicle.
- Must be able to travel within the province for work purposes as required.

Qualifications:
Essential:

- High school diploma, GED, or Canadian Adult Education Credential. Post-secondary education in business administration, social sciences, project management or a related field is preferred. A suitable combination of education and work experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience working with and/or for non-profit organizations or service providers including employment services, disability services, and career development agencies.
- Excellent written communication and grammatical skills including the ability to prepare accurate, clear, and concise professional documents.
- Ability to assess and evaluate funding or project proposals (or related requests) and make decisions or recommendations in accordance with program policies or mandates.
- Experience in contract management and/or program administration.
- Experience with the use of spreadsheets and formulas for the purposes of tracking, budgeting, and work planning.
- Ability to work independently to prioritize and manage numerous projects and files simultaneously in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong political acumen and the ability to manage confidential and politically sensitive material and situations in an appropriate manner.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders such as clients, service providers, and other government departments.
- Experience in project management, including expertise in project lifecycles, project planning, innovation, change management, costing, and schedule estimation.

Desired:

- Knowledge of best practices in employment services and the Labour Market in Manitoba.

**Duties**:
The Project Officer (PO) manages funding and programming partnerships with service providers and works in partnership with other areas of the department and across departments. The position manages programs aimed at increasing the employability of persons receiving Employment Insurance or Income Assistance and other unemployed or underemployed Manitobans. POs assess proposals, develop authority seeking documents, oversee contract development, amendments, compliance, and make recommendations for financial and program changes. POs also provide case management and critical financial supports to individual clients participating in projects and transitioning from projects to employment.
- Advertisement # 43084
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601

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