Bilingual Capital and Space Administrative Officer

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

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba seeks an AO1 Administrative Officer 1 to support the Early Learning and Child Care Capital Development Programs. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative and project coordination support, maintaining project management systems, and facilitating communication with stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in both English and French. This position offers a competitive salary and promotes workplace equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Office Administration, Business Administration or Accounting.
• Experience in designing and overseeing administrative processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative, project coordination, financial, and analytical support.
• Establishes and maintains project management systems for over 130 capital projects.
• Functions as the first point of contact with stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Political acumen

Judgement

Education

Post-secondary education in Office Administration

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.

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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