Project Officer

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba seeks a Project Officer to support its Business & Industry Training Supports Branch. This role involves administrative work with public engagement, financial monitoring, and managing programs effectively. Successful candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, and will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to enhance training and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with various stakeholders, including industry organizations and government departments.
• Ability to analyze cash flow reports and financial documents.
• Experience in project management and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized administrative work in support of contracted programs.
• Manage financial monitors to ensure program expenditures are within approved funding.
• Act as a point of contact for public inquiries and support inter-governmental committees.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education in business administration or social sciences

Tools

Integrated Case Management Systems (ICMS)

SAP

Job description

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

Project Officer

AO2 Administrative Officer 2

Regular/full-time

Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation

Business & Industry Training Supports, Workforce Development & Training

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44214

Salary(s): AO2 $62,281.00 - $76,484.00 per year

Closing Date: June 19, 2025

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 will be established and may be used for similar positions that become available over the next 12 months.

The Business & Industry Training Supports Branch is seeking qualified applicants for the role of Project Officer.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form, resume, and cover letter. See below for further instructions.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to travel within the province for work purposes as required
  
  

Qualifications:

Essential:

• High school diploma, GED, or Canadian Adult Education Credential. Post-secondary education in business administration, social sciences, project management or a related field is preferred. A suitable combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, such as business and industry, sector councils, industry organizations and other government departments.
• Ability to read, understand and analyze cash flow reports, and other commonly used financial reporting documents.
• Experience with the use of spreadsheets and formulas for the purposes of tracking, budgeting, and work planning, including budget development, Gantt and Kanban-based planning, process flows, and task prioritization.
• Ability to assess and evaluate funding or project proposals (or related requests) and make decisions or recommendations in accordance with program policies or mandates.
• Experience in contract management and program administration.
• Ability to manage confidential information in accordance with The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and develop solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise numerous projects and files with tight deadlines.
• Excellent written communication and grammatical skills including the ability to prepare accurate, clear, and concise professional documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
  
  

Desired:

• Experience in project management, including expertise in project lifecycles, project planning, innovation, change management, budgeting, and schedule estimation.
• Familiarity with Integrated Case Management Systems (ICMS) and SAP.
  
  

Duties:

The Project Officer (PO) performs specialized and significant administrative work in support of the two units within the Business & Industry Training Supports (BITS) Branch. The PO supports Management and Consulting staff across five program areas to ensure effective and efficient day-to-day implementation of contract management and information management systems including recommending and developing systems improvements. The Project Officer is a first point of contact for external public inquiries, providing information and/or redirecting to appropriate branch/divisional/government program/service.

The PO may participate as a team member on inter-intra government committees, negotiating terms of reference and supporting other team members. The PO will explain reporting expectations and procedures to the company/service provider and respond to questions about program areas the branch offers. In addition, the PO will work with the company/service provider to perform financial monitors to ensure all program expenditures are within approved funding parameters.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44214

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form, resume, and cover letter. 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 may be asked to submit references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

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

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.

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