Program Manager

Government of Manitoba; Steinbach; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government agency in Steinbach, Manitoba is seeking a full-time SP5 Social Service Worker 5. This role involves overseeing various Child Protection and Support Services programs, providing leadership and support to frontline staff, and actively participating in program evaluation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Child & Family Services and possess strong analytical and communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Extended health care

Dental care

Vision care

Defined pension plan

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in a social service delivery environment.
• Significant Child & Family Services case management experience is necessary.
• Experience in Human Resource Management and ability to supervise.
• Must be able to manage confidential and politically sensitive material.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of Child Protection and Support Services programs.
• Provide leadership and support to frontline staff.
• Participate in program development and evaluation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Social Sciences (BSW Preferred)

Job description

SP5 Social Service Worker 5

Regular/full-time

Department of Families

Rural & Northern Child Family Services, Community Services and Supports

Steinbach MB

Advertisement Number: 44890

Salary(s): SP5 $74,177.00 - $103,228.00 per year

Closing Date: February 16, 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 competition is designated for Indigenous people. Only applicants who self‑declare at the time of application will be eligible for further consideration.

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

The Department of Families is seeking to fill one full-time regular Program Manager position in our Steinbach office.

Duties:

Reporting to the CFS Service Director, the Program Manager has responsibility for overseeing the delivery of day‑to‑day services associated with the agency’s various Child Protection and Support Services programs, including Intake Services, After Hours Services, Voluntary Family Services, Child Protection Services, and Services to Children in Care. Expected activities include providing leadership, clinical and program knowledge, support and supervision to CFS frontline staff in the above program areas, as well as performing various budgetary and human resource management functions. The Program Manager participates in program development and evaluation, operational planning, identifying gaps in service, and crisis resolution.

Qualifications:

• Post‑secondary degree in Social Sciences (BSW Preferred). Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Leadership experience in a social service delivery environment which includes managing administration of programs, managing service delivery to clients, and planning and evaluation of services delivered to clients.
• Significant Child & Family Services case management experience.
• Experience interpreting, evaluating, and implementing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop, foster and maintain respectful relationships with diverse external and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills including the ability to synthesize information, make recommendations and decisions.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to express ideas in a clear, concise, and organized manner for a variety of audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to express ideas in a clear, concise, and organized manner for a variety of audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize and meet competing deadlines.
• Experience in Human Resource Management and the ability to supervise a service delivery team. Supervision may include attendance and performance management, orientating, training, coaching, and developing staff.
• Strong political acumen with the ability to manage confidential and politically sensitive material and situations in an appropriate manner.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Ability to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search
• Ability to provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
• Ability to provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Must provide a current and satisfactory Prior Contact Check
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, statutory holidays, and the after hours rotation when required
• Must have and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's Licence and have access to a vehicle with the ability to travel on government business within the Province of Manitoba. This may include occasional overnight or several days travel away from your primary office location.

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health care spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44890

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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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.