Municipal Development Consultant

IC2 Economic Development Consultant

Regular/full-time

Municipal and Northern Relations

Northern Affairs, Municipal and Northern Support Services

The Pas MB, Dauphin MB, Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44442

Salary(s): IC2 $74,839.00 - $96,438.00 per year

Closing Date: September 10, 2025

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 and persons with disabilities.

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 Department of Municipal and Northern Relations is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Manager of Planning Supports and Partnerships position.

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume. 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 the information provided in this application form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be willing and able to work overtime including evenings and weekends when required

• Must be willing and able to work in various settings including indoor and outdoor environments

• Must be able to possess and maintain a valid full Class 5F Manitoba Driver's license

• Must be willing and able to travel to remote locations within the province by various means including small aircraft, boats, winter roads often on short notice

• Must be willing and able to stay overnight in various and sometimes remote locations throughout the province

Qualifications:

Essential

• A diploma or degree in business or municipal administration, commerce, accounting, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flows
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policies, and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills for the purposes of building and maintaining positive working relationships and resolving conflict
• Strong written communication skills for the purposes of drafting a wide variety of documents and correspondence such as letters, memos, e-mails, and reports
• Superior verbal communication skills with the capacity to listen actively and relay information clearly and concisely
• Strong organizational and time management skills for the purposes of identifying priorities and meeting deadlines
• The ability to be proactive, take initiative, and perform tasks independently while working under minimal supervision
• The ability to research, analyze, and synthesize complex information
• Strong leadership skills for the purpose of influencing, coaching and guiding the work of both internal and external stakeholders

Desired

• Knowledge or use of Simply Accounting, Sage 50 or other financial accounting software
• Experience preparing, presenting, and facilitating seminars, workshops, presentations and or courses
• Experience working directly with Indigenous people, communities, or organizations

Duties:

The Municipal Development Consultant is responsible for guiding, facilitating, consulting, and assisting in formulating and implementing community development plans leading to empowerment and self-reliance of communities under the municipal jurisdiction of the Department of Municipal and Northern Relations. The primary goal of this position is to build the capacity of assigned communities by developing the individual and collective skills, organizational ability and local leadership necessary in order to addresssocial, economic and environmental issues in Northern Affairs communities.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44442

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone: 204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and a resume. 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 references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

Click here to access the application form.

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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