Executive Director

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government agency in Winnipeg is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead governance and policy initiatives. This role requires strategic planning and effective communication to manage relationships with education stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have post-secondary education in governance or policy and significant management experience. The salary range is $114,235.00 to $139,824.00 yearly.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a budget and providing fiscal planning input.
• Significant management experience with responsibility for human resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Governance and Policy Branch's design and innovation efforts.
• Provide advice to senior officials on governance and policy matters.
• Manage relationships with key education sector partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Change Management

Education

Post-secondary education in governance or policy

Job description

Overview

XM3 Senior Manager 3 – Regular/full-time

Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning

Governance and Policy, System Performance and Accountability

Winnipeg, MB

Advertisement Number: 44547

Salary: XM3 $114,235.00 - $139,824.00 per year

Closing Date: October 13, 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, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

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

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must have the ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as required

Essential Qualifications

• Post-secondary education, with knowledge of legislative, legal and/or governance systems in a public sector environment. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience relevant to governance and policy may be considered.
• Experience translating strategic priorities into departmental initiatives and options.
• Experience managing a budget and providing input into the government estimates cycle or similar fiscal planning framework.
• Significant management experience with responsibility for human resources.
• Experience providing leadership and direction in the design and implementation of legislation, policies and programs.
• 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience managing internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Political acumen demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles of statutory, administrative and contract law.

Duties

As a member of the System Performance and Accountability (SPA) divisional management team, the Executive Director is responsible for the leadership of the Governance and Policy Branch (GPB), which includes three major service areas. The Executive Director provides advice to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister and Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning.

The Branch leads the design and innovation of governance structures, legislation and policy for Manitoba’s K-12 education system. The Branch is responsible for the administration of the public education system; oversight of the independent, international and homeschooling programs; the Minister’s legislative agenda; the department’s regulatory projects; and litigation involving the department. The incumbent is the main point of contact for key sector partners including the Teachers Retirement Allowances Fund and the Manitoba School Boards’ Association on matters of labour relations and collective bargaining.

Apply

Apply to: Advertisement # 44547

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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