New Job Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Consultant In Manitoba

Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Consultant

P7 Professional Officer 7

Term/full-time

Manitoba Public Service Commission

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Unit, People and Culture Branch

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 40993

Salary(s): P7 $75,312.00 - $91,747.00 per year

Closing Date: May 28, 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).

This competition is designated for Indigenous people. Only applicants who self-declare at the time of application will be eligible for further consideration.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.

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.

The Manitoba Public Service Commission leads the delivery of a wide range of strategic human resource services within government. This environment provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in a wide range of human resource services that support government-wide workforce legislation, policies, programs and initiatives.

The People and Culture branch within the Public Service Commission builds and sustains an organization where all employees feel nurtured, engaged, heard, included, belongingness, safe, and supported throughout their career journey. To achieve this goal, the branch designs and leads programs and initiatives that advance equity, diversity and inclusion, career development, leadership support, employee engagement, and workplace culture.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an APPLICATION FORM. See below for further instructions.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to work overtime if required

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post-secondary education in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Policy, Human Resources, Indigenous Studies or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating programs, including implementing communication strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and achieve results.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous history, culture, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action.
• Experience conducting research and analysis with the ability to identify issues and strategic solutions in support of organizational needs.
• Verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate information to a variety of audiences including for senior leadership.
• Written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information to a variety of audiences including for senior leadership.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise political acumen, develop and maintain positive working relationships and inspire change.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and exercise excellent judgement in decision-making.
• Experience building relationships with Indigenous communities.

To Apply for the Position:
Click here to access the application form . To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Complete the application form at the link above or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form.

The selection board will rely on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. In addition to the application form, please also submit a copy of your resume.

Duties:
The Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Consultant is responsible for developing and leading a strategic workforce plan to retain and develop Indigenous talent, including for leadership roles in Manitoba’s Public Service. This will involve reviewing existing policies, programs and services, as well as relationship building and engagement with Indigenous public servants, and Indigenous communities and organizations to support the development, coordination and implementation of new initiatives as part of the strategic plan.

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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