Strategic Advisor and Stakeholder Relations - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Strategic Advisor and Stakeholder Relations:

AD1 Agency Relations Coordinator 1

Regular/full-time

Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism

Major Agencies and Program Support, Sport and Culture Programs

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 41888

Salary(s): AD1 $71, $90,348.00 per year

Closing Date:
November 30, 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.

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

The Department of Sport, Culture and Heritage is seeking to fill the Strategic Advisor and Stakeholder Relations position.

This department contributes to a vibrant and prosperous Manitoba by celebrating, developing, supporting and promoting the identity, creativity and well-being of Manitobans, their communities and their province.

The Major Agencies and Program Support Branch in the Culture and Sport Programs Division provides financial oversight to the major culture and sport partners within the government reporting entity and external to government, leads the division in the decision and preparation of financial reporting and ensures compliance and alignment with central government initiatives.

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family-related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Essential:

Postsecondary degree in public administration, social sciences or a related field. Other equivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
Strong leadership skills to lead others through influence rather than direct authority.
Project management experience to initiate, plan and implement projects, manage changing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
Strategic planning experience including consideration for organizational and operational planning.
Strong political acumen to manage confidential and politically sensitive material and situations with tact and diplomacy.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder relations skills to develop, foster and maintain respectful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills, with an ability to present complex material in an easy to understand format.
Strong written communication skills with experience preparing position papers, submissions, briefing materials and reports to senior officials.
Experience analysing complex problems, evaluating impacts and implementation challenges and providing recommendations and/or creative alternate solutions
Strong organizational and time management skills demonstrating adaptability to unforeseen changes in schedule and interruptions, ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines within tight timelines and manage high workload.
Experience undertaking quantitative and qualitative research for the purpose of policy and program development, implementation and evaluation.

Desired:

Knowledge of cultural policy in both a provincial and national context.
Ability to communicate in French, both verbally and in writing.

Duties:

The Strategic Advisor and Stakeholder Relations position acts as a divisional liaison, building collaborative working relationships with internal/external branches, departments and stakeholders.

This includes advancing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating projects, policies, programs and other initiatives and priorities.

The position is responsible for developing partnerships and fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and for providing leadership in the development of research and advice to support the division in meeting its strategic objectives.

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