Executive Director, Land

Executive Director, Land

XM2 Senior Manager 2

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Indigenous Reconciliation Secretariat

Land Division

Winnipeg MB

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44833

Salary(s):
XM2 $110, $135,058.00 per year

Closing Date:
January 5, 2026

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 Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Introduction

The Government of Manitoba is committed to advancing the professional public service with a dynamic and forward-looking approach. Our organization is dedicated to embracing change and prioritizing innovation to enhance the quality of life for all Manitobans.

We seek a bold and creative senior leader, who is client-focused and results-driven, to serve as the Executive Director, Land.

Duties:

The Executive Director, Land, is a senior strategic leader within the Manitoba Indigenous Reconciliation Secretariat, responsible for shaping and implementing government-wide reconciliation strategies centered on land. This role requires deep expertise in Indigenous rights, governance, and resource management, combined with political acumen and relationship-building skills to navigate multi-jurisdictional and cross-cultural complexities. The Executive Director influences policy, drives operational excellence, and fosters partnerships that support the revitalization of Indigenous Nationhood.

The Executive Director will lead a team that supports transformational, multi-year, whole-of-government policies, setting the strategic and operational direction of Indigenous engagement and reconciliation approaches, as well as relationship-based issues management related to Indigenous people. This scope and influence extend across the Secretariat to all other departments, external organizations, Indigenous governments, Indigenous political advocacy groups, Indigenous businesses and organizations, throughout the entire province, ultimately in support of the revitalization and reclamation of Indigenous Nationhood.

The Executive Director will support the Assistant Deputy Minister by providing strategic options, comprehensive policy advice and recommendations related to lands using internal and external expertise.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary degree (Master's degree preferred) in Indigenous studies, social sciences, economics, resource management, law and/or a professional designation with relevant experience. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Senior leadership experience in a wide range of Indigenous-government relations and reconciliation contexts such as policy and program development, and community engagement.
• Proven ability as an effective and strategic leader with a commitment to create, support and sustain a diverse environment that enables staff to achieve results and to develop for the future
• Demonstrated ability to leverage opportunities for innovation, find creative solutions to issues, and successfully manage change.
• Senior management experience with responsibility for human and financial resources, and experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational and business plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to adjust communication style to diverse audiences and manage complex, high-level internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent political acumen demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues.
• Experience providing leadership and direction in the design and implementation of legislation, policies, and programs, ensuring adaptability and responsiveness to evolving needs.
• Experience building strong relationships with Indigenous peoples and implementing the spirit and intent of reconciliation.
• Commitment to supporting the reclamation and revitalization of Indigenous Nationhood through advancements in its four key pillars: land, culture, language and people.

Desired:

• The ability to speak, understand or work in an Indigenous language is considered an asset.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

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