Leader, Indigenous Resource Policy

**Leader, Indigenous Resource Policy**:
PM4 Planning Program Analyst 4

Regular/full-time

Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources

Strategic Policy and Initiatives / Indigenous Resource Policy Unit

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 43276

Salary(s): PM4 $81,213.00 - $106,027.00 per year

Closing Date: November 6, 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).

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

To be considered for this competition you must submit **an APPLICATION FORM**. See below for further instructions.

Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources is seeking qualified individuals to fill the Leader, Indigenous Resource Policy position with the Consultation & Reconciliation branch.

The Indigenous Resource Policy Unit is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating multifaceted programs and initiatives that encourage Indigenous participation in sustainable resource management.

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.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be able to travel several times per year including overnight travel

Qualifications:
**Essential**:

- Post-secondary degree in Indigenous studies, environmental sciences, public administration, or a related field. A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Extensive experience developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and programs.
- Extensive experience reviewing, assessing, and interpreting legislation/statutes/regulations and impacts to program/policy design.
- Experience supervising or leading a team, including the ability to foster team engagement through coaching, guiding work and developing employees.
- Advanced skills and experience in project management, change management, and other strategic and long-term planning principles and practices.
- Excellent political acumen to navigate sensitive and confidential issues with tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write politically sensitive and confidential materials for senior leaders.
- Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate to all levels of the organization and to communicate to external partners.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

**Desired**:

- Experience building relationships with Indigenous communities and implementing the principles of reconciliation.

**Duties**:

- Advertisement # 43276
- Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
- Human Resource Services
- 608-330 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4
- Phone: 204-945-6892
- Fax: 204-945-0601

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