Executive Director, Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

Executive Director, Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

XM2 Senior Manager 2

Regular/full-time

Department of Labour and Immigration

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, Immigration Division

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44030

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

Closing Date: April 30, 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 drive 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.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Introduction

The Department of Labour and Immigration is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Executive Director for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The MPNP is an economic immigration program that nominates skilled workers and entrepreneurs who have the training, skills and experience to meet in-demand employment opportunities or invest in value-added businesses in Manitoba. The MPNP is Manitoba's primary driver of immigration to the province, contributing and responding to Manitoba's economic, demographic, regional and labour market needs through program design and delivery.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must produce and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Ability to travel throughout the province and outside Canada as required
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Diploma or degree in business administration, social science, public administration, or a related discipline. A relevant combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Extensive experience in program development and/or delivery in the Canadian immigration context.
• Experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational and business plans.
• 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.
• Superior interpersonal skills for the purposes of building and maintaining positive and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Management experience with responsibility for human and financial resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience managing internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to make well thought out decisions through the use of advanced planning, research and analytical skills and the ability to identify and integrate relevant information to determine appropriate course of action/outcomes.
• Excellent political acumen demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues.

Duties:

As a senior member of the division’s management team, the Executive Director is responsible to lead and manage the MPNP Skilled Worker and Business Investor teams, provide advice and support to the Assistant Deputy Minister and foster a collaborative workplace culture that supports meeting operational and departmental goals, and supports service delivery and continuous improvement. The Executive Director ensures that the program’s policies and procedures reflect and meet government priorities, goals, objectives and emerging trends. The Executive Director provides leadership in financial, human resource and business planning for the MPNP.

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Advertisement # 44030

Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment

Human Resource Services

608-330 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4

Phone: 204-945-6892

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: PSCExecutivejobs@gov.mb.ca

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.

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