Learning and Development Consultant

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Canada seeks a P5 Professional Officer 5 in Winnipeg. This role involves guiding learning and development strategies within the government, focusing on talent development, collaboration, and relationship-building, especially with Indigenous stakeholders. Applicants must hold relevant degrees and have strong skills in consulting, facilitation, and project management. The position offers a salary range of CAD $74,650.00 - $92,731.00 per year with a closing date for applications on February 9, 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of needs assessment and curriculum design.
• Experience in consulting and training facilitation.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide learning and development within the Government of Manitoba.
• Provide strategic advice to meet organizational development needs.

Skills

Adult learning theory and practice

Consulting

Facilitation

Coaching skills

Collaboration skills

Change management skills

Project management

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate or degree in adult education or related field

Job description

Overview

P5 Professional Officer 5 — Regular/full-time

Manitoba Public Service Commission
People and Culture, Employee Experience
Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44886

Salary(s): P5 $74,650.00 - $92,731.00 per year

Closing Date: February 9, 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 is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

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.

The Public Service Commission provides strategic human resource advice and direct human resource services to all Manitoba government departments. It also provides leadership and services through the development and implementation of corporate human resource and government-wide workforce legislation, policies, programs and initiatives, and reporting and analytics that support or advance government priorities.

The Employee Experience Division delivers targeted services to public servants that foster expected behaviours, develop skills and knowledge, promote wellbeing, and create inclusive and accessible workplaces where employees are equipped and supported to perform at their highest level.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

Duties

The purpose of the People and Culture branch is to build and sustain an organization where all employees feel nurtured, engaged, heard, included, belongingness, safe, supported throughout their journey and presented with opportunities for growth, learning and leading. The branch designs and leads Learning, Leadership development, DEI, Career Development, Engagement and Cultural initiatives to this effect.

Talent Development Consultants are accountable for guiding the learning and development of individuals and groups within the Government of Manitoba, providing strategic advice to ensure that organizational development needs are identified and resolved in a manner consistent with government policies and priorities and People & Culture service standards.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Certificate or degree in adult education or in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and practice, including: needs assessment, program and curriculum design and development, instructional design, facilitation and instruction, and evaluation.
• Experience in consulting, training, facilitation and coaching skills and act as a resource to both individuals and organizations on best practices for learning and development.
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to actively contribute to team processes and effectiveness as well as work co-operatively with others by willingly stepping forward to assist co-workers, contribute to team efforts and group projects.
• Strong change management skills and knowledge to ensure that learning and development programming incorporates sound change management practice.
• Demonstrated project management skills and tools to lead and manage course and program development projects, manage competing urgencies and multiple projects of varying complexity.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and build relationships with senior leaders across the organization.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare materials for senior management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise political acumen develop and maintain positive working relationships and inspire change with a focus on Indigenous Stakeholders and organizations.

Desired:

• Experience building relationships with Indigenous peoples and implementing the principles of reconciliation.
• Knowledge of policy writing for government.
• Ability to read, write and speak in French.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• Must be able to work overtime if required.

Apply to:
Advertisement # 44886
Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

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.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

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