Executive Director

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability Plan

Extended health care

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba is seeking an XM1 Senior Manager 1 to lead the Manitoba Accessibility Office within the Department of Families in Winnipeg. The Executive Director will steer AMA implementation, manage grants, and guide compliance across thousands of organizations.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement, with responsibilities to advance accessibility standards and ensure effective program delivery in a complex public service environment.

Qualifications

• Essential leadership with staff development and diverse workplace experience.
• Ability to lead change and implement communications strategies.
• Experience translating priorities into operational and business plans.
• Experience managing human and financial resources with compliance focus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven relationship management with internal and external stakeholders.
• Political acumen for strategic advice to senior leaders.
• Experience designing policies and procedures for accessibility and compliance.
• Deep understanding of barriers faced by Manitobans with disabilities and AMA implications.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Assistant Deputy Minister and oversee MAO management and program delivery.
• Lead implementation of The Accessibility for Manitobans Act and standards.
• Guide accessibility standards through the Accessibility Advisory Council.
• Oversee the Manitoba Accessibility Fund and grant distributions.
• Administer the Accessibility Compliance Secretariat and AMA compliance.
• Develop and monitor policies, procedures and performance measures.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal communication

Written communication

Policy interpretation

Negotiation

Political acumen

Education

Post-secondary degree in public administration, business administration, law, public policy or related field

Job description

XM1 Senior Manager 1

Regular/full-time

Department of Families

Manitoba Accessibility Office, Policy, Programs and Legislation

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45614

Salary(s): XM1 $105,232.00 - $132,505.00 per year

Closing Date: September 15, 2026

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).

This competition is designated for persons with disabilities. Only applicants who self-declare at the time of application will be eligible for further consideration.

To be considered for this competition, candidates ARE REQUIRED to submit the Application Form for screening, ALONG with their resume to the Public Service Commission by email ( [e-mail] ), quoting # 45614 and position title in the subject line. If you are having difficulty opening the link, you may have to use a different browser. You may also contact Human Resource Services (contact information under “Apply to”) to request a copy of the Application Screening Form. Resumes may be used in addition to the Applicant Form for screening purposes. See below for further instructions.

Duties:

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, the Executive Director is responsible for the management and program delivery of the Manitoba Accessibility Office (MAO). The Executive Director is a member of the divisional management team.

The Executive Director supports the Minister of Families in fulfilling her mandate as Minister responsible for Accessibility and is responsible for the implementation of The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) and its standards by almost 42,000 organizations in the public and private sectors. The Executive Director provides leadership in the interpretation of the AMA and its regulations in order to create public awareness and compliance among affected organizations. The Executive Director supports the smooth functioning of the Accessibility Advisory Council in fulfilling its mandate to develop and review accessibility standards, to guide activities of the government to improve accessibility, and to set long-term accessibility priorities. The Executive Director is responsible for the Manitoba Accessibility Fund, including the annual distribution of grants based on the growth of a $20 million endowment fund dedicated to the implementation of the AMA principles and standards.

The Executive Director is also responsible for the Accessibility Compliance Secretariat and is responsible to administer the compliance requirements of the AMA, including planning, developing, implementing, monitoring and enforcing compliance under the AMA and its regulations.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post‑secondary degree in public administration, business administration, law, public policy or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and responsible leadership experience may be considered
• Proven ability as a leader with a commitment to create, support and sustain a diverse environment that enables staff to achieve results and to develop for the future
• Demonstrated ability to leverage opportunities for innovation, find creative solutions to issues, and successfully manage change, including as these affect communications strategies
• Management experience with responsibility for human and financial resources, preferably with compliance enforcement and/or grant‑making experience
• Experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational and business plans, and experience with strategic performance management and measurement systems (e.g. Key Performance Indicators, Balanced Scorecards)
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Superior interpersonal and negotiating skills, to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide range of staff across government and with external stakeholders, including managing, maintaining and negotiating complex and contentious relationships within and outside of government
• Political acumen demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues
• Experience providing leadership and direction in the design and implementation of policies and procedures
• Expert understanding of the barriers faced by Manitobans with disabilities and how The Accessibility for Manitobans Act and its standards can prevent and remove the barriers

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
• Provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
• May require travel outside of Winnipeg when needed

Why Work for Manitoba Government?

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Financial Security

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan

Benefit Plan

• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Commitment to Health and Wellness

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Professional Growth & Development

We want our employees to thrive and grow and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values

The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future

By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.

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.

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