Director of Policy & Programs – Seniors Care

Manitoba Government; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Pension plan

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

The Manitoba Government is seeking a Director of Seniors and Long-Term Care to lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of complex policies and projects in this portfolio. You will guide a team delivering the Ministers mandate items, including expanding long-term care beds, increasing direct hours of care, and expanding home-based and community supports to help seniors live independently.

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in public administration or related field,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in public administration, business administration, health or social sciences, or equivalent.
• Experience in policy related to seniors, home and community care, and long-term care.
• Knowledge of policy cycle: analysis, writing, consultation.
• Proven team leadership with strong communication and accountability.
• Experience recruiting, supervising, coaching and performance management.
• Strong political acumen and ability to influence decisions.
• Excellent written communication for confidential materials.
• Strong verbal communication for internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of change management principles.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting and managing program funds.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and monitoring of complex policies and projects related to seniors and long-term care.
• Oversee the Ministers mandate items, including expanding beds and increasing direct hours of care, plus home/community support.

Skills

Leadership

Policy analysis

Communication (written)

Communication (verbal)

Change management

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Public administration / health / social sciences (undergraduate)

Job description

The Manitoba Government is seeking a Director of Seniors and Long-Term Care to lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of complex policies and projects in this portfolio. You will guide a team delivering the Ministers mandate items, including expanding long-term care beds, increasing direct hours of care, and expanding home-based and community supports to help seniors live independently.

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in public administration or related field,