Strategic Communications Specialist - 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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Strategic Communications Specialist:

P6 Professional Officer 6

TerM/Full-time

Manitoba Public Service Commission

Strategy and Innovation Branch

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42299

Salary(s): P6 $72, $88,003.00 per year

Closing Date:
March 31, 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).

The Strategy and Innovation Branch (SIB) supports the Public Service Commission's (PSC) broader strategic and transformation agenda by providing central coordination of department change initiatives, including strategic and operational planning, project, project portfolio and change management services, as well as government-wide workforce analytics and reporting, and the development and implementation of evidence-based workforce legislation and policies.

The Manitoba government is recognized as one of the top employers within the province and provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for its employees which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity and parental leave, family related leave and a defined pension plan.

The Manitoba government is also committed to supporting the development of its employees through training and career development opportunities.

Conditions of Employment:

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

Qualifications:

Essential:

Experience developing and implementing effective consultation and robust multichanneled communication strategies focussed on fostering employee engagement
Experience with, and an understanding of, different mediums and tools used in communication and/or engagement design and delivery
Demonstrated facilitation and collaboration skills with diverse and broad stakeholder groups
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Project management skills with experience setting priorities and effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously
Change management experience, including the ability to create buyin, build momentum for change, leverage opportunities for innovation and find creative solutions to issues
Strong political acumen and interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly develop and maintain effective partnerships and working relationship with diverse stakeholders
Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats and develop appropriate communications and engagement strategies to address
Ability to work independently and take initiative

Desired:

Certification or training in change management, innovative methodologies and/or project management (e.g. Prosci, Project Management Professional, PRINCE2)

Duties:

Reporting to the Director, SIB, the Strategic Communications Specialist supports the objectives of the PSC to effectively communicate and engage Manitoba's public service in the work of the department through the development and execution of a strategic communications plan.

The Strategic Communications Specialist collaborates with the Communications and Engagement Division, and serves as an internal communications lead for the department - driving communications in a dynamic and effective way, increasing awareness, transparency, engagement and influencing cultural change.

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