Bilingual Capital and Space Administrative Officer

Manitoba Government; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitoba Government is seeking a Bilingual Capital and Space Administrative Officer to support its Early Learning and Child Care Capital Development initiatives. This full-time role involves providing complex administrative and project coordination support, as well as interacting with various stakeholders. Successful applicants will have required bilingual skills in both English and French and possess strong organizational capabilities. Join the Manitoba government to help deliver essential services in the education sector.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field required.
• Experience in administrative processes and agreement administration is essential.
• Strong judgment in handling confidential information necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex administrative and project coordination support.
• Maintain critical project management systems for over 130 capital projects.
• Serve as the main contact for stakeholders and senior officials.

Skills

Verbal communication in English

Verbal communication in French

Written communication in English

Written communication in French

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Political acumen

Education

Post-secondary education in Office Administration, Business Administration or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Closing Date: June 22, 2025

Bilingual Capital and Space Administrative Officer

AO1 Administrative Officer 1

Regular/full-time

Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning

Capital and Space Expansion, Early Learning and Child Care

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44055

Salary(s): AO1 $55,983.00 - $67,387.00 per year

Closing Date: June 22, 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 12 months.

Preference may be given to internal candidates.

The Capital and Space Expansion branch oversees Manitoba’s Early Learning and Child Care capital and space expansion programs. It is responsible for delivering on Manitoba’s 23,000 space expansion commitments. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the branch leads one of the largest capital programs in the Manitoba government, and designs wrap-around and coordinated resources for development and expansion proponents to ensure on-time opening and sustainability of programs.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume.NOTE: Only those who provide the application form and resme will be considered.See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in French

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post-secondary education in Office Administration, Business Administration or Accounting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience in designing and overseeing administrative processes, including agreement administration, processing invoices, reporting and record-keeping with various databases
• Experience interpreting and applying acts, regulations and/or policies and procedures
• Strong political acumen and the ability to use independent judgement and to manage confidential and sensitive information
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Strong time management skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal communication skills in English
• Strong verbal communication skills in French
• Strong written communication skills in English with the ability to draft high-level correspondence, reports, memos and briefing notes
• Strong written communication skills in French

Desired:

• Experience in engaging with other levels of government, including Indigenous governments
• Experience providing direction to other staff including delegating tasks, coaching, and training
• Experience with project management and data visualization software

Duties:
Reporting to the Executive Director, Capital and Space Expansion, the Capital and Space Administrative Officer provides complex administrative, project coordination, financial and analytical support for the Early Learning and Child Care Capital Development and Space Expansion Units. The position functions as the program’s first point of contact with stakeholders, including senior officials in partner organizations and governments, and is expected to function proficiently in both English and French languages. The position establishes and maintains critical project management systems, including financial, data and reporting systems for over 130 capital projects and a growing number of non-capital space expansion projects. The incumbent exercises significant judgement in adherence to Government of Manitoba financial and administrative policies and procedures.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44055 Talent Acquisition Human Resource Services 600-259 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB,R3B 2A9 Phone: [phone] Fax:[phone] Email:[e-mail]

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume.NOTE: Only those who provide the application form and resme will be considered.See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email.Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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.

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

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