Municipal Services Officer

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 87,416 - 109,620; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Health care benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Generous vacation entitlements

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba is seeking a Municipal Services Officer (MSO) to support local governments in Winnipeg. The MSO will provide consulting services to municipal officials and lead initiatives for governance and financial operations.

Requirements include a Municipal Administrator's Certificate or equivalent, extensive municipal management experience, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a pension plan, health coverage, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge in municipal government or related field.
• Strong political acumen and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Ability to provide services in French.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory and consulting services to municipal officials.
• Develop and deliver education and training as required.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and concerns regarding municipalities.

Skills

Knowledge in municipal management

Strong understanding of finance

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Municipal Administrator's Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Municipal Governance and Advisory Services, Municipal and Northern Support Services

Advertisement Number: 45414 Salary(s): MSO $87,416.00 - $109,620.00 per year 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.

Roles

The Department of Municipal and Northern Relations supports the building of healthy and sustainable communities. Reporting to the Manager of Municipal Support and Advisory Services, the Municipal Services Officer (MSO) will play a key role in building capacity of local governments. This role is responsible for providing advisory and consulting services to both elected and non‑elected municipal officials on all matters of governance, administration and operations, including financial operations. The duties of the position include the development and delivery of education and training, as required. This role will be involved when municipalities experience financial or governance difficulties, and will be responsible to serve as a provincial Supervisor or Administrator when municipalities are placed under an Order of Supervision or Administration, which may require travel to remote areas for extended periods of time. The MSO will provide advice to management on new and proposed changes to legislation / regulations and provincial programs in terms of how they impact and can be effectively implemented for municipalities. The MSO will also be responsible for responding to citizen inquiries and concerns respecting municipalities.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Municipal Administrator's Certificate or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience in municipal management.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in municipal government or a related field, including legislative, organizational, administrative, and financial requirements.
• Strong understanding of finance and financial governance.
• Experience working with a council or board.
• Strong political acumen with the ability to work with sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
• Extensive knowledge of municipal statutes with a thorough understanding of current trends and issues faced by municipalities.
• Strong verbal communication skills for effectively communicating complex information to individuals and groups in a clear, organized manner.
• Excellent written communication skills to prepare letters, authority seeking material, briefing material, instructional material and other communication material.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and decision making skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building and maintaining positive and collaborative partnerships with diverse clients and stakeholders.
• Experience and proficiency working with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Ability to provide services in French.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must have a valid Manitoba class 5F Driver's licence.
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• Must be willing and able to travel within the province including the Northern region for extended periods of time.
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.
• Completion of satisfactory credit screening and credit check.