Program Advisor - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Program Advisor:

AO2 Adminstrative Officer 2

Regular/full-time

Advanced Education and Training

Manitoba Student Aid, Student Access and Success

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42524

Salary(s): AO2 $57, $68,787.00 per year

Closing Date:
April 5, 2024

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 women, 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.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
Must be willing and able to travel throughout Winnipeg.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Postsecondary education in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field; a suitable combination of education and work experience may be considered.
Experience interpreting and explaining complex policies and regulations such as the Student Aid Act.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and in partnership with a variety of stakeholders.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage numerous projects and files simultaneously.
Experience writing a variety of clear and concise documents for different audiences, such as presentations, procedural manuals, standard of work documents and authority seeking documents.
Strong political acumen and the ability to manage confidential and politically sensitive material and situations in an appropriate manner.
Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate difficult or contentious decisions and information to stakeholders.
Experience working with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and train others in a respectful manner.

Desired:

Knowledge of postsecondary education and training in Manitoba, including Private Vocational Institutions, International Education or Manitoba Student Aid.

Duties:

The Program Advisor plays a leadership role in enhancing program operations by analyzing existing business processes and training materials, participating on cross-functional teams as well as identifying and recommending resolutions to procedural or policy problems.

The incumbent is also a leader in developing public communication materials and correspondence or briefing materials for the Minister or senior management.

The Program Advisor represents the branch in the wider community in order to increase program awareness, particularly among under-represented groups including Indigenous people, low-income families and recent immigrants.

The incumbent is also responsible for fostering positive relations with a variety of stakeholders including related service providers, other departments, high schools, and more than 60 post-secondary institutions in Manitoba.

Advertisement # 4252
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