Program Specialist - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 days ago

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Description

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

Program Specialist:

IW2 Informational Writer 2

Regular/full-time

Department of Families

Resolutions, Manitoba Housing

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 41616

Salary(s): IW2 $59, $71,435.00 per year

Closing Date:
August 14, 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 and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Manitoba Housing provides a continuum of affordable housing services including rental housing, rent supplement and homeownership programs; promotes independence and self-sufficiency by providing adequate, safe, and secure housing to people in need.

If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, this is a great opportunity to join our team.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Qualifications:

Essential:

Post secondary education in business administration or public administration. Other combinations of education and training may be considered.
Experience developing briefing materials and correspondence on behalf of executives.
Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to work with highly sensitive material in a confidential and professional manner.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with challenging clients and resolve conflicts.
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
Ability to work as part of a team and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and TEAMS).
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and effectively manage time sensitive deadlines.

Desired:

Effective political acumen skills.

Duties:

Reporting to the Manager of Resolutions, Program Specialists are responsible for responding to information requests from senior decision-makers and inquiries from applicants, tenants and the general public.

In carrying out these responsibilities, Program Specialists will be required to perform research, analyze and interpret policies, and build collaborative relationships across the Department.

Program Specialists must demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills in order to draft correspondence on behalf of senior decision-makers and communicate effectively with vulnerable individuals.

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