Policy Analyst - 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

Policy Analyst:

PM2 Policy and Programming Analyst 2

TerM/Full-time

One-year term

Office of the Ombudsman

Strategic Initiatives

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 41797

Salary(s): PM2 $61, $77,468.00 per year

Closing Date:
September 19, 2023

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, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

The Manitoba Ombudsman is seeking professional, energetic, responsive, passionate, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We welcome diverse experience, education, and skills to be applied in our service to Manitobans.

The Manitoba Ombudsman is an Independent Officer of the Legislative Assembly with oversight responsibilities under The Ombudsman Act, The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), and The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act (PIDA).

The Ombudsman's role in our parliamentary system is to ensure public administrators are accountable to citizens and treat them fairly and appropriately when they administer programs, make decisions, and respond to requests for information.

The Ombudsman also promotes and protects the citizen's right to privacy and holds public bodies and trustees to account when privacy breaches occur.

They also prevent wrongdoing in public bodies by working with whistleblowers to investigate their allegations and protecting them from reprisal in their workplace.

In addition to investigating complaints and disclosures from the public, the Ombudsman has broad authority to:

- investigate on their own initiative and report on matters that are in the public interest.
- comment on privacy implications of proposed programs/services, the administration of the legislation and the policies and procedures to handle wrong-doing disclosures;
- conduct audits and monitor compliance with FIPPA/PHIA and;
- provide information and educational services about the acts and the role of the office to public bodies, and the Legislative Assembly.

The policy analyst position plays a critical role in working towards achieving the strategic and tactical priorities of the Ombudsman which are guided by the Operational Service Plan and an evolving external environment.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and ability to travel within Manitoba
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry Checks

Qualifications:

Essential Criteria:

The Policy Analyst requires a university degree (Masters preferred) in the Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration or relevant specialized discipline with several years experience in a related field. An alternative combination of related education, training and experience may be considered if the competencies for the position can be proven.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills including the ability to perform research, interpret, assess, and synthesize information in logical, plain language.
Knowledge of the policy development process and the principles of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.
Exceptional problem solving, conflict resolution and facilitation skills.
Excellent written communication skills for the purposes of developing background material, research and analysis papers, and other original material, which are used for the development of policy, positions, and recommendations.
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and courteously.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to work independently while managing a workload with competing priorities, expectations, and deadlines.
Project leadership and or management

Desired criteria:

Experience working within the public sector
Experience in change management practices, principles, or planning
Knowledge/experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
Experience in data visualization
The ability to communicate in French is considered an asset.

Duties:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives, the Policy Analyst position exists to achieve the strategic and tactical priorities of the Ombudsman which are guided by the Operational Service Plan and an evolving external environment.

The specific work and purpose of the policy analyst is to
research, analyze, develop, and evaluate options and/or