Manager, Corporate Services

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.

This competition may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill current and future term or regular full-time similar positions.

The Department of Health & Seniors Care is currently seeking to fill the position of Manager, Corporate Services. The Corporate Services team ensures staff have the right space, services, tools and training to do their jobs. Included in this portfolio: oversight of workplace safety and health initiatives, coordination of staff orientation and training, central mailroom/courier operations, security planning and oversight, procurement and storage of supplies and equipment, central coordination and procurement of information and communication technology solutions and assets (computers, laptops, phones, etc.), parking coordination and fleet management.

Conditions of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:
Essential:
Post-secondary degree related to Social Science, Public Administration or Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Experience leading or supervising a team with the ability to coach and mentor staff.

Experience in project management including facilitating continuous improvement projects.

Experience in policy and program analysis including design, development, implementation and evaluation.

Experience leveraging opportunities for innovation and finding creative solutions to challenges.

Strong written communication skills for preparing various documents for executive decision makers and stakeholders.

Strong verbal communication skills for effectively communicating with various levels of audiences within the organization.

Highly developed interpersonal skills for building and maintaining positive working relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

Strong political acumen for navigating sensitive and confidential issues with tact and discretion.

Excellent organizational skills for managing competing and rapidly changing priorities with strict timelines.

Proficiency working with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Duties:
The Manager, Corporate Services is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and staff of the Corporate Services team including recruitment, performance management, staff development and succession planning while maintaining a respectful workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion, learning and continuous improvement. The Manager is also responsible for providing advice and support to the Director, Executive Director and other senior departmental officials on team activities, while providing strategic leadership in the design, implementation and continuous improvement of departmental policies, projects, processes and standards.

Apply to:
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Service Centre 2

Human Resource Services

360-1395 Ellice Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3G 3P2

Phone: 204-945-7182

Fax: 204-948-2841

Email: [email protected]

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