Director, Corporate Communications

PM4 Policy Analyst 4

Regular/full-time

Innovation and New Technology

Corporate Services, Policy and Strategic Planning

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44750

Salary(s): PM4 $83, $109,204.00 per year

Closing Date: December 8, 2025

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 and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

To be considered for this competition, you must submit an Application Screening Form. Complete the application screening form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under "Apply to" to request a copy. The selection board will rely on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. In addition to the application screening form, please submit a cover letter and your resume.

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The Policy and Strategic Priorities Division (PSP) supports the development of Manitoba as a technology sector through strategic planning, workforce and economic development, and investment attraction initiatives.

Duties:

The Director of Corporate Communications leads the development and delivery of strategic communications for the organization. The Director provides advice to senior leadership, manages media relations, and leads the development, coordination and implementation of Corporate Communications. Key responsibilities include strategic communication planning, executive messaging, speechwriting, presentation development, website content, social media management and strategic awareness, and outreach implementation. This position ensures communications align with departmental priorities and government mandates.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary degree in communications, social services or other relevant field with direct experience in the areas of communications, (journalism, creative communications, public relations, or creative arts), or public education. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in creating communication strategies and plans, including multimedia and public education, and implementing communication related activities and initiatives.
• Experience developing corporate publications and materials such as executive communications, articles, materials news releases, speeches, presentations.
• Exceptional written skills with experience managing internal and external communications, including web content and stakeholder messaging.
• Experiencing supervising staff and may lead cross-functional project teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong political acumen with proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information using sound judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external people, groups, and organizations.

Desired:

• Experience with social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X and Youtube would be an asset.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

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Advertisement # 44750

Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment

Human Resource Services

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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