Director, Strategic Analysis and Systems Support

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba seeks a Director for the Strategic Analysis and Systems Support within the Department of Agriculture. This full-time position is pivotal in leading strategic initiatives, facilitating innovation, and managing public service responsibilities effectively, contributing to the enhancement of policy and program delivery in Manitoba.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field considered essential.
• Strong political and financial management skills are crucial.
• Demonstrated leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and managing the Strategic Analysis and Systems Support Branch.
• Provide strategic advice and support to senior leadership.
• Ensure effective knowledge and technology solutions are available.

Skills

Communication skills

Political acumen

Financial management

Leadership

Change management

Innovation

Education

Degree in social sciences, business or public administration, economics, or related field

Job description

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO EMPLOYEES OF THE MANITOBA PUBLIC SERVICE.

Director, Strategic Analysis and Systems Support

XM2 Senior Manager 2

Regular/full-time

The preferred office location is in Winnipeg, other locations within Manitoba may also be considered.

Department of Agriculture

Strategic Analysis and Systems Support, Strategic Planning, Policy and Programs

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44401

Salary(s): XM2 $110,150.00 - $135,058.00 per year

Closing Date: July 27, 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.

The Province of Manitoba is seeking to fill the Director, Strategic Analysis and Systems Support position within the Department of Agriculture.

To be considered for this competition, you must submit an application form, cover letter and resume. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services at the number/email listed under "Apply to" to request a copy of the application form. The selection board may use all three submitted documents to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. See below for further instructions.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, additional security checks may be required.
  
  

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Degree in social sciences, business or public administration, economics, or a related field; a combination of related education, training and/or experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to create, support and sustain diverse environments enabling staff to achieve results and develop for the future.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage opportunities for innovation, find creative solutions to issues, and successfully manage change.
• Management experience with responsibility for human and financial resources.
• Experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational and business plans and experience with strategic performance management and measurement systems.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Political acumen demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and financial management.
• Experience providing leadership and direction in the design and implementation of legislation, policies and programs.
  
  

Desired:

• Experience providing centralized strategic planning, business planning and annual reporting support services.
• Experience providing centralized information technology services.
• Experience providing centralized economic research and analysis services.
  
  

Duties:

As a member of the department’s management team, the Director is responsible for leading and managing the Strategic Analysis and Systems Support Branch and providing advice and support to the Assistant Deputy Minister and Deputy Minister.

The Strategic Analysis and Systems Support Branch is responsible for creating the environment that enables the department to achieve its strategic goals and ensure industry-leading knowledge and technology solutions are available to effectively inform government policies, deliver client programs and engage the public.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44401

Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment

Human Resource Services

608-330 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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

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