Education and Outreach Officer

**Education and Outreach Officer**:
IW2 Information Writer 2

Regular/full-time

Department of Consumer Protection and Government Services

Consumer Protection Office, Consumer Protection

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 43368

Salary(s): IW2 $62,754.00 - $77,109.00 per year

Closing Date: October 3, 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, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

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

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
- Must have the ability to travel within Manitoba.
- Must have a valid Manitoba Class 5I or 5F Driver's Licence.

Qualifications:
Essential:

- Post-Secondary education in business or social sciences or a diploma in public relations, marketing, management, or creative communications. A combination of related education and experience may be considered.
- Experience interpreting, clarifying or elaborating on legislation or policies to internal and external stakeholders or the public.
- Excellent written communication skills with experience creating written materials for senior officials.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with experience facilitating consultations and presenting at public events.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for maintaining effective relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in research and analysis, including creating policy and procedure documents.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with experience working in a high-volume, fast paced environment with fluctuating deadlines and competing priorities.
- Experience creating documents that require strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to exercise discretion and political acumen.
- Experience publishing with different social media platforms and tools used for communication and/or engagement including Twitter, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.

**Duties**:
Reporting to the Director, the Education and Outreach Officer is responsible for planning and developing content and materials on Manitoba’s consumer protection legislation and programs for consumers, businesses and other stakeholders. The content and materials, such as fact sheets, news releases, and content for the branch website and social media, may be general in nature or specific to an industry, product / service, or transaction type. As required, the incumbent will coordinate with other government offices to develop, procure, and publish branch materials. The incumbent is also responsible for developing and coordinating outreach activities such as presentations, facilitating consultations, as well as participation at events, such as trade shows.
- Advertisement # 43368
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.