Director, Licensing and Compliance Unit

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government in Winnipeg is seeking a Director for the Licensing and Compliance Unit of the Department of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care. The role requires strong leadership in regulatory compliance, effective communication skills, and the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders to ensure patient safety and adherence to provincial standards. A post-secondary degree and relevant experience are essential for candidates.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with experience in legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in leadership and compliance program coordination.
• Skills in strategic planning and operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy development and program evaluation for health compliance.
• Engage with health authorities to ensure patient safety.
• Translate strategic priorities into operational plans.

Skills

Leadership in compliance programs

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Political acumen

Change management

Education

Post-secondary degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

P10 Professional Officer 10 — Regular/full-time

Health, Seniors and Long Term Care

Licensing and Compliance, Seniors and Long-Term Care

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44420

Salary: P10 $95,454.00 - $121,063.00 per year

Closing Date: November 16, 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 women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Responsibilities

The Licensing and Compliance Branch of the Department of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Director, Licensing and Compliance Unit. The Licensing and Compliance Unit provides provincial leadership and oversight in health system licensing and compliance management.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Post-secondary education with a degree in public administration, business administration, and/or specialization in health care/system services, combined with experience working in a legislative and regulatory framework. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
• Experience leading or coordinating compliance programs within a regulatory environment
• Leadership experience building and leading high-functioning, accountable and engaged teams
• Experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational business plans and delivering results
• Knowledge of change management principles and experience leading organizational change
• Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to foster and build collaborative partnerships with various stakeholders
• Excellent written communication skills for writing politically sensitive and confidential materials for senior leaders
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong political acumen with experience identifying potential operational impacts and influencing decision

Desired:

• Experience in public policy development
• Experience in developing and/or advising on legislation and regulations
• Understanding of the organization and administration of the Manitoba health care system

Duties

The Director, Licensing and Compliance Unit leads and provides direction for policy, standards and/or program analysis, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation related to provincial emergency medical response systems and personal care home licensing, to support achievement of branch/department results and outcomes.

This management position engages with regional health authorities, Shared Health, and service delivery organizations (including personal care homes, emergency medical response system providers and others) to ensure provincial standards and safe environments for patients are maintained.

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Advertisement # 44420

Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment

Human Resource Services

608-330 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4

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