Bilingual French Language Services Coordinator and Policy Analyst

Manitoba Government; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitoba Government seeks a bilingual French Language Services Coordinator and Policy Analyst to lead French-language service delivery within municipal and northern relations. You will support program improvement through issue management, information coordination and policy development.

The role emphasizes coordinating resources, shaping policy, and ensuring services meet Francophone community needs across government. Strong written and verbal French and English are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, or a related discipline; equivalent education/experience may be considered.
• High-level political acumen to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written communication in French for diverse audiences.
• Strong written communication in English for diverse audiences.
• Strong verbal French communication with diverse audiences.
• Strong verbal English communication with diverse audiences.
• Experience conducting research, analysis, and program evaluation.
• Experience applying project management principles to manage work plans and deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with the public, stakeholders, and staff at all levels.
• Knowledge of Manitoba's Francophone community and related acts/policies.
• Experience working with Francophone communities and/or official language minority communities.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent is primarily responsible for French Language Services (FLS) within the public body and supports program improvement through issue management, information coordination and policy development.
• Supports responsiveness of programs to Francophone community needs by coordinating information and assisting with policy development.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and staff to advance bilingual service delivery across government.

Skills

Bilingual French & English

Policy analysis

Project management

Information coordination

Research & evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Written French communication

Written English communication

Presentation & facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Humanities, Social Sciences or related discipline

Job description

Bilingual French Language Services Coordinator and Policy Analyst

PM2 Planning and Program Analyst 2

Term/full-time

Municipal and Northern Relations

Advertisement Number: 44168

Salary(s): PM2 $68,106.00 - $87,851.00 per year

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.

Introduction

The province of Manitobais aseeking qualified bilingual candidate to filla position inMunicipal and Northern Relations.The Government of Manitoba offers a complete and comprehensive benefit package which includes: paid vacation, extended health, dental/drug/vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity and parental leave, defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

Duties:

The incumbent is primarily responsible for French Language Services (FLS) within the public body. The incumbent supports the continuous improvement of programs and their responsiveness to Francophone community needs by assisting with issue management, information coordination and policy development.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, or a related discipline, with related work experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• High level of political acumen to navigate sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written communication skills in French, including experience writing a variety of documents and reports for different audiences.
• Strong written communication skills in English, including experience writing a variety of documents and reports for different audiences.
• Strong verbal communication skills in French with the ability to effectively communicate with various audiences to present information formally and informally.
• Strong verbal communication skills in English with the ability to effectively communicate with various audiences to present information formally and informally.
• Experience conducting research, analysis, and program evaluation.
• Experience applying project management principles and practices to manage and support a work plan or assigned projects while respecting deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative, and the ability to work autonomously, with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team as well as establish and maintain strong working relationships with the public, stakeholders, government officials and staff at all levels.
• Knowledge of Manitoba's Francophone community and the objectives of The Francophone Community Enhancement and Support Act, the French-Language Services Policy and the Active Offer concept.
• Experience working with Manitoba's Francophone community and/or official language minority communities.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be fluently bilingual (French and English)