Regional Manager – Northern Manitoba

MANITOBA EMPLOYMENT ESSENTIALS AND TRAINING (MEET); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitoba Employment Essentials and Training (MEET) is seeking a Regional Manager for Northern Manitoba to oversee Skills for Success services, manage regional programs and lead a team across multiple initiatives. You will collaborate with partners, funders and government representatives to drive outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, regional travel, and an ability to manage resources, budgets and staff development to sustain high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering programs and services in regional settings.
• Strong leadership and supervision experience.
• Ability to build and sustain partnerships with workplaces, communities and organizations.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regional service delivery and programs in Northern Manitoba.
• Oversee regional operations, planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with workplaces, Indigenous Nations and communities.
• Provide direction, coaching and performance management for regional staff.
• Ensure program quality, efficiency and outcomes with stakeholders.
• Coordinate resources, scheduling and service delivery to meet regional needs.
• Represent MEET professionally with partners and funders.
• Monitor regional risks and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Partnership development

Adult learning principles

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regional Manager – Northern Manitoba

Key Responsibilities

Regional Operations & Program Leadership

• Lead and manage Skills for Success service delivery within the northern region, ensuring alignment with MEET’s mission and funding agreements.
• Oversee regional activities, including Workplace, Apprenticeship, WEM Centre and pre-employment programming, as applicable.
• Participate in strategic and operational planning and lead the implementation of approved regional initiatives.
• Identify regional Skills for Success needs, priorities and opportunities and work with partners and internal teams to develop appropriate responses.
• Monitor and evaluate program and service delivery to ensure quality, efficiency, effectiveness and achievement of intended outcomes.
• Ensure appropriate allocation of staff, service providers and other resources to support successful service delivery.
• Stay informed on workforce development, training innovation and labour market needs relevant to the region.
• Serve as a positive, knowledgeable and professional representative of MEET in all interactions with staff, partners, funders, government representatives and other stakeholders.

Partnership Development & Regional Engagement

• Initiate, develop, and maintain effective partnerships with workplaces, non-profits, Indigenous Nations and communities, government representatives, and other regional stakeholders.
• Build awareness of Skills for Success through presentations, meetings, consultations and ongoing relationship development.
• Conduct or coordinate needs assessments with partners to identify Skills for Success opportunities and priorities.
• Represent MEET professionally and contribute to the development of regional partnerships and future activities.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Provide direct leadership, supervision and day-to-day management to employees assigned to the region.
• Foster a positive, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, innovation and open communication.
• Establish clear individual and team goals, priorities, expectations and deliverables and monitor progress toward their completion.
• Provide direction, coaching, feedback and mentorship to support effective performance and professional growth.
• Monitor workload, scheduling, priorities and resource allocation to support balanced workloads, productivity and timely service delivery.
• Identify staff development and training needs and coordinate appropriate opportunities for skill-building and professional development.
• Support recruitment, selection and onboarding of regional employees in collaboration with HR.
• Address day-to-day performance, conduct, attendance and workplace concerns and work with HR on performance management, employee relations and other employment matters as required.
• Ensure employees understand and follow MEET policies, procedures, project requirements and applicable workplace practices.
• Serve as a liaison between regional employees and the broader leadership team.

Service Provider Management

• Recruit, select, engage and maintain effective working relationships with service providers, as appropriate.
• Ensure service-provider contracts and activities comply with approved project requirements and organizational standards.
• Support service-provider development activities and share relevant information, resources and best practices.

Management, Administration & Financial Accountability

• Direct and manage regional service delivery operations, including resource allocation, operational planning, partner relations, reporting and quality assurance.
• Manage and monitor regional budgets, expenditures, invoices, contracts and financial commitments within delegated authority.
• Maintain accurate project, financial, employee and administrative records and ensure required documentation and reporting are completed.
• Evaluate and improve regional administrative systems, processes and practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with HR on recruitment, onboarding, training, workplace safety, performance management, employee relations, compensation and compliance matters.
• Work with communications staff to support regional marketing, promotional initiatives, presentations and digital materials as appropriate.
• Provide regular updates to the Executive Director of Operations regarding regional activities, project performance, staffing, financial status, risks and emerging issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in project management and coordination.
• Experience providing leadership and direct supervision to employees and/or teams.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with individuals, workplaces and organizations.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and experience working with adult learners.
• Understanding of Skills for Success responses, including assessment and training, and their implementation.
• Demonstrated organizational, coordination and time-management skills.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to identify change, support innovation and make sound decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and changing regional needs.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Effective and independent work skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
• Experience with budget planning, expenditure tracking, financial management and reporting.
• Competence in recruitment, onboarding, staff development and performance management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• High level of professionalism, integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Flexible, collaborative and solution-focused approach to leadership.
• Ability to travel throughout Northern Manitoba to oversee regional operations, WEM Centre activities, partnerships and training activities.

Must reside in Northern Manitoba or in neighbouring Saskatchewan communities with reasonable proximity to Northern Manitoba.

Job Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week)

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The position involves periodic travel to oversee project activities and foster partnership development. Applicants must have access to a reliable personal vehicle.

Successful applicant will be required to provide the results of the below listed safety checks.

• Vulnerable Persons Check
• Driver’s Abstract Check

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

This position will remain open until filled.

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