Executive Director of Policy and Legislation

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits (including dental

Vision coverage

Pension plan

Long-Term Disability

Generous vacation entitlements

Paid time off

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba is hiring a XM2 Senior Manager 2 in Winnipeg. As part of the Innovation Division’s management team, the Executive Director leads the Policy and Legislation Branch, providing strategic advice and guiding cross‑department initiatives that advance government priorities.

This role requires proven leadership, strong stakeholder relations, excellent political acumen, and the ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans while fostering a high‑performing

Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability to create and sustain diverse environments.
• Management experience with budgeting and strategic planning.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent political acumen and experience advising senior leaders.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive innovative solutions.
• Proven track record in leading legislation, policies, or programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for policy, legislative, regulatory and operational initiatives that support innovation and economic growth.
• Advise senior government officials, oversee planning, resource management and organizational performance.
• Build partnerships across government, industry, academia, and community organizations to advance priorities.
• Lead cross-department initiatives and contribute to government priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Strategic advisory

Verbal and written communication

Stakeholder relationships

Budget & financial awareness

Policy & legislation design

Change management

Tools

Policy tools

Job description

XM2 Senior Manager 2

Regular/full-time

Innovation and New Technology

Policy and Legislation, Innovation

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45684

Salary(s): XM2 $113,460.00 - $139,106.00 per year

Closing Date: October 12, 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).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

As a member of the Innovation Division’s management team, the Executive Director leads and manages the Policy and Legislation Branch, provides strategic advice and support to the Assistant Deputy Minister, and contributes to cross‑department initiatives that advance government priorities.

Duties

Provides strategic leadership for policy, legislative, regulatory, and operational initiatives that support innovation and economic growth. The role advises senior government officials, oversees planning, resource management, and organizational performance, and fosters a respectful, high-performing workplace culture. It also builds and maintains collaborative partnerships across government, industry, academia, and community organizations to advance departmental and government priorities.

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.

Qualifications

Essential

• Proven leadership ability, including a commitment to creating, supporting, and sustaining a diverse environment where staff can achieve results and build organizational capacity for the future.
• Management experience with responsibility for human and financial resources, including experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational and business plans and delivering results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience managing complex, high‑level internal and external stakeholder relationships and building teams, partnerships, and alliances.
• Excellent political acumen, demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity, identify opportunities for innovation, develop creative solutions, assess competing policy considerations and manage change successfully.
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to respond to challenges and change in a professional, inclusive, and constructive manner.
• Knowledge of budget processes and financial administration policies.
• Experience leading the design and implementation of legislation, policies, or programs.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check