Senior Policy Analyst

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. This competition may be used to appoint successful candidate(s) to current and future full-time, part-time, term, acting or regular appointments, subject to staffing approval.

To be considered for this competition candidates are required to submit the Application Form for screening, along with their resume, to the Civil Service Commission by email ([email protected]), quoting 37416 and position title in the subject line. Resumes may be used in addition to the Applicant Form for screening purposes.

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The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive compensation and benefits package 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. Training and career development opportunities are also available for employees.

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

Satisfactory Criminal Records Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check

Satisfactory Internal Security Check

Qualifications:Essential:
Post-secondary education, preferably at the Masters level, in a related field (e.g. Social Sciences, Public Policy) or an equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered

Experience researching, developing and evaluating policies and programs

Experience writing a variety of documents and detailed analytical reports for a variety of audiences including (but not limited to): reports, proposals, policy positions and background papers

Strong verbal communication skills

Extensive knowledge of the legislative process for creating, amending and repealing legislation and regulations

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy and political acumen

Experience developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work within tight deadlines in a high pressure, fast paced, change driven environment

Desired:
Experience in analyzing and interpreting financial information to make recommendations and provide objective challenges

Experience leading and managing projects

Duties:
The Senior Policy Analyst is accountable for legislative, policy, program and operational initiatives at both the corporate (Departmental) and program levels by planning and leading complex inter-divisional and inter-jurisdictional assignments. This includes the design and implementation of projects that evaluate the viability, effectiveness and efficiency of existing and proposed legislation, policies, programs and services, and the development of alternative legislation, policies, programs and services. The incumbent is expected to identify financial implications of new legislation and initiatives.

Apply to:
Advertisement # 37416

Service Centre 1

Human Resource Services

1130-405 Broadway

Winnipeg, MB , R3C 3L6

Phone: 204-945-3204

Fax: 204-948-7373

Email: [email protected]

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 may be grieved and appealed. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor’s representative or the grievor, if unrepresented. 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.