Divisional Analyst

**Divisional Analyst**:
PM4 Planning and Program Analyst 4

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Executive Office, Engineering & Technical Service

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 43326

Salary(s): PM4 $84,653.00 - $109,204.00 per year

Closing Date: December 8, 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 may be established to fill current and future for regular, term, part-time and/or full-time positions throughout the province and if established will remain in effect for up to 12 months.

Preference will be given to internal civil servants with Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure.

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).

Engineering & Technical Services undertakes both engineering and environmental services in support of various highway and water infrastructure programs across the province. Oversees the construction, inspection, preservation, maintenance and operations of provincial bridge infrastructure and water related assets. Provides hydrologic forecasting services to share accurate information in support of flood forecasting, water control operations and water management services in various programs. Provides technical engineering expertise in highway transportation systems, which includes planning, design, traffic engineering as well as assurance for highway construction projects.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be able to provide satisfactory criminal record check
- Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 driver's licence
- Must be able to travel within the province as required

Qualifications:
**Essential**:

- Post-secondary degree, preferably graduate degree in the physical sciences, political science, geography, law, public or business administration, environmental or natural resource management or engineering, or a related interdisciplinary field. An equivalent combination of education and extensive experience may be considered
- Experience in undertaking research and analysis for policy/project development and implementation using qualitative and quantitative research methods with a high degree of political acumen and professionalism
- Excellent written communication skills and experience writing a variety of reports, briefing materials, correspondence and authority seeking documents.
- Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to facilitate meetings and clearly present complex issues to a variety of audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and supervisors as well as counterparts in other departments and outside of government
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize and meet competing deadlines
- Strong political acumen with the ability to manage confidential and politically sensitive materials and situations in an appropriate manner
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and embrace innovation with mínimal supervision
- Experience supervising staff with the ability to coach and mentor, establish work priorities, quality standards and resolve work performance issues
- Knowledge and understanding working in, one or more business areas within Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Mandate, including infrastructure delivery/stewardship, water management, transportation, and highway safety initiatives

**Desired**:

- Knowledge and understanding of Manitoba’s geography, including key water resource and transportation features

**Duties**:
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Engineering & Technical Services the incumbent will support divisional and branch initiatives. This position will research, analyze and make recommendations on the effectiveness of infrastructure and transportation policies, programs and initiatives in support of the department’s mission and mandate; serve as lead coordinator/analyst for divisional and branch projects, including (but not limited to) operational policy, programs review and to suppor