Executive Director

XM3 Senior Manager 3

Regular/full-time

Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources

Apprenticeship Manitoba, Workforce Development and Training

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42939

Salary(s): XM3 $105,308.00 - $125,772.00 per year

Closing Date: June 2, 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).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, 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 Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources is seeking an innovative and results driven leader to inspire a modern, diverse and inclusive apprenticeship system that meets the needs of Manitoba's labour market and creates opportunities for meaningful careers through high quality training and certification. The Executive Director will have overall responsibility for the leadership and direction of the Apprenticeship Manitoba branch and will work closely with the Workforce Development and Training executive team.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must produce and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Ability to travel throughout the province and in Canada as required
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-Secondary Education in public administration, economics, social sciences, or adult education with progressively responsible senior level management experience. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• Experience negotiating in challenging situations, problem solving and identifying solutions that are amenable to all parties.
• Experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational and business plans, and experience with strategic performance management and measurement systems (e.g. Key Performance Indicators).
• Proven ability as a leader with a commitment to create, support and sustain a diverse environment that enables staff to achieve results and to develop for the future.
• Management experience with responsibility for human and financial resources.
• Excellent political acumen skills demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage opportunities for innovation, find creative solutions to issues, and successfully manage change.
• Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish productive working relationships with a wide range of senior staff across government and with external stakeholders.
• Superior verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization and to external stakeholders.
• Superior written communication skills, including the ability to write politically sensitive and confidential material for senior leaders.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction in the design and implementation of legislation, policies and programs and overseeing their enforcement through collaboration with other government agencies.
• Experience building relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders including Indigenous people and implementing the principles of reconciliation.

Desired:

• Knowledge of and experience in the coordination of workforce training, qualification and certification systems

Duties:

The Executive Director is accountable for all aspects of the apprenticeship and certification system in Manitoba, and has the responsibility enshrined in legislation. The Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership and developing strategic direction, in collaboration with the Apprenticeship and Certification Board, for Apprenticeship Manitoba in the development and operation of inclusive, effective, quality training and certification for apprentices in Manitoba. There are over 11,000 apprentices and over 5,000 employers in the province of Manitoba that serve as some of Apprenticeship Manitoba’s clients and key stakeholders. The Executive Director is accountable for ensuring the organization is responsive to the needs of stakeholders and Manitoba’s labour market and for the delivery of a dynamic and modern apprenticeship system.

A detailed position description is available upon request.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 42939

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

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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