Assistant Deputy Minister

Manitoba Government; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 136,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Manitoba Government seeks an Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Health, to lead the division with strategic oversight and collaboration across departments. The ADM will provide senior-level advice to the Deputy Minister and steer population-based health initiatives to improve Manitoba’s health outcomes through effective enforcement, monitoring, and inter-jurisdictional coordination.

The role requires strong political acumen, stakeholder engagement, and experience translating priorities into clear

Qualifications

• Essential: Post-secondary education as listed; equivalent education/training considered
• Senior management experience with large resource responsibility and strategic-to-operational translation
• Strong verbal and written communication with stakeholders
• Excellent political acumen and advice to senior leaders on complex topics
• Ability to lead through ambiguity, drive change, and implement legislation/policy

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the division; advise the Deputy Minister and advance government goals
• Apply population and public health approaches to improve Manitoba health outcomes
• Oversee health system functions, enforcement, monitoring and compliance
• Provide leadership and policy development on inter-jurisdictional public health issues
• Build relationships with Indigenous groups, Northern communities and Health Authorities
• Oversee provincial nursing stations and public health programs

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Public health policy

Stakeholder management

Verbal and written communication

Diversity and inclusion leadership

Financial acumen

Education

Post-secondary education in public administration, social sciences, health administration, or business administration

Job description

Assistant Deputy Minister

EX2 Executive Officer 2

Regular/full-time

Health, Seniors and Long Term Care

Public Health

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45649

Salary(s): EX2 $135,701.00 - $166,322.00 per year

Closing Date: September 17, 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 women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

The Department of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care is looking to fill the position of Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Health on a regular/full-time basis.

Duties:
As a member of the department’s executive management team, the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) is responsible to lead and manage the division, provide advice and support to the Deputy Minister, and contribute to achieving the corporate goals of government through cross-department initiatives. The ADM is accountable for strategic leadership using a population and public health approach to improve the health and wellness of Manitoba’s population.
The ADM provides oversight to the department, community health and health system to advance health outcomes, system improvements, monitoring, permitting, compliance and enforcement as they relate to the core functions of public health. The ADM provides leadership, strategic advice and policy development to the department on federal, inter-provincial and municipal inter-jurisdictional public health issues. The ADM leads and promotes relationship building, collaboration and engagement with the Chief Provincial Public Health Officer, key stakeholders such as Indigenous organizations, Northern communities and Health Authorities. This position maintains responsibilities for government’s three provincial nursing stations, communicable disease prevention programs, public health nursing practice, public health inspections, and tobacco enforcement.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary education in public administration, social sciences, health administration, or business administration. An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
• Proven ability as a leader with a commitment to create, support and sustain a diverse environment that enables staff to achieve results and to develop and build organizational capacity for the future
• Senior management experience with responsibility for significant human and financial resources, and experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational and business plans and delivering results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience managing 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
• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity, leverage opportunities for innovation, find creative solutions to issues, and successfully lead and manage change
• Demonstrated resilience and the ability to respond to challenges in a professional, inclusive and constructive manner
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and financial management.
• Experience providing leadership and direction in the design and implementation of legislation, policies and programs
• Experience building relationships with Indigenous people and implementing the principles of reconciliation

Desired:

• Understanding of the organization and administration of the Manitoba health care system, is considered an asset

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to travel within and out of province as required

Why Work For Manitoba Government?

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Financial Security

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan

Benefit Plan

• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Commitment to Health and Wellness

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Professional Growth & Development

We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as in-house training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values

The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future

By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.