Assistant Director
Assistant Director
PM4 Planning and Program Analyst 4
Regular/full-time
Department of Consumer Protection and Government Services
Vital Statistics Branch, Consumer Protection
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 42845
Salary(s): PM4 $81,213.00 - $106,027.00 per year
Closing Date: May 27, 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).
This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
The selection board will rely on information provided in the application form and resume to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.
The Vital Statistics Branch is responsible for administering The Vital Statistics Act, The Marriage Act, The Change of Name Act and processing disinterment under The Public Health Act. A high-volume and front-line office, the Branch registers vital events in Manitoba and issues foundational identity documents as proof of those events.
To be considered for this competition you ARE REQUIRED to submit an application screening form, resume and cover letter. See below for further instructions .
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Essential:
- Post-secondary education in public administration or management with experience in administration at a management level or an acceptable combination of related education, training and similar work experience.
- Experience leading operations to deliver client-centric service to the public.
- Management experience with responsibility for human and financial resources (i.e performance and attendance management, recruitment, development and retention, and coaching).
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Experience establishing clear operational plans, and experience with strategic performance management and measurement systems (e.g. dashboard and balanced scorecard reporting).
- Experience with the implementation, interpretation and review of legislation, operational policies, manuals and programs.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Experience using life event registry and life event application processing software.
- Knowledge of The Vital Statistics Act, The Change of Name Act and The Marriage Act.
The Vital Statistics Branch is a high-volume, front-line service branch that registers vital events, issues a variety of certificates, and provides foundational identity and registration related services. Services are delivered in-person, by telephone and/or email. The Vital Statistics Branch is responsible for the administration of legislation including The Change of Name Act, The Marriage Act and The Vital Statistics Act. Administration of these acts includes the regulated civil registration of vital events throughout Manitoba, in compliance with human rights conventions that require vital events to be registered, in order to establish proof of identify and vital status
As a member of the Vital Statistics Branch’s (VSB) management team, the Assistant Director is responsible and accountable for leading and managing the operational units within the Vital Statistics Branch. The Assistant Director provides advice and support to the Director to deliver timely, accurate, secure and client-centric services. The Assistant Director supports the development and implementation of a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning, and continuous improvement.
The collection, use, management and security of the data held by Vital Statistics is of critical interest in the public sector, especially areas charged with managing program eligibility, protecting the rights of citizens, ensuring privacy and safeguarding national security or public safety.
Apply to:
Advertisement # 42845
Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4
Phone: 204-945-6892
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: PSCExecutivejobs@gov.mb.ca
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
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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