Project Manager

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Manitoba is seeking a qualified Project Manager to lead provincial projects addressing addictions and homelessness. The ideal candidate should possess strong project management skills and a master's degree in relevant fields. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $83,653.00 - $109,204.00 per year along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Extended health care

Dental care

Vision care

Defined pension plan

Maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Significant work experience in researching, developing and analyzing policy and/or projects.
• Experience leading strategic projects related to addictions, mental health, and homelessness.
• Strong political acumen to navigate sensitive subject matter.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of provincial projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for project success.
• Monitor performance and supervise staff where applicable.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Post-secondary education, masters preferred

Job description

Project Manager

Regular/full-time

Housing, Addictions and Homelessness

Planning and Performance, Finance and Corporate Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44722

Salary(s): PM4 $83,653.00 - $109,204.00 per year

Closing Date: December 1, 2025

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO EMPLOYEES OF THE MANITOBA PUBLIC SERVICE.

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 Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be established to fill similar regular and term positions and will remain in effect for up to 12 months.

The Department of Housing, Addictions and Homelessness is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Project Manager.

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

Duties

The Project Manager leads the planning and implementation of provincial projects and initiatives that support the strategic priorities and system performance of the Department of Housing, Addictions and Homelessness working within the Planning and Performance – Indigenous Engagement and Relations Branch. The Project Manager leads complex, high profile department wide mental health, addictions and homelessness focused, continuous improvement projects from initiation through to planning, execution, and ultimately to project closure, working closely with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve project success.

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-secondary education, masters preferred, in Health, Social Sciences, Public Administration or related discipline. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Significant work experience in researching, developing and analyzing policy and/or projects.
• Strong understanding and experience in project management, change management principles and methodologies and their application on project/program delivery.
• Experience leading strategic projects and initiatives related to addictions, mental health, and homelessness.
• Experience building relationships and collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups such as health authorities, community organizations, Indigenous led organisations, at the senior management level.
• Strong verbal communication and facilitation skills to lead meetings and provide updates to a variety of audiences both formally and informally.
• Strong written communication skills to produce complex and various written documents for a variety of audiences including senior leadership.
• Strong political acumen to navigate sensitive subject matter among various stakeholders with differing positions and interests to Senior Leadership.
• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve complex project-related issues, mitigate risks and provide sound recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective time management and organizational skills to manage multiple complex projects with competing priorities.
• Experience supervising staff including providing direction, monitoring performance, coaching/mentoring, and participating in recruitment and selection.

Desired

• Experience in mental health and addictions policy and program development preferably in public service and/or in community and clinical/institutional settings.
• Strong understanding of the principles of reconciliation and the ability to build relationships with Indigenous peoples, communities and organizations.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

Apply to

Advertisement # 44722

600-330 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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