PM4 Planning and Project Manager
Regular/full-time
Housing, Addictions and Homelessness
Mental Health Promotion and Harm Reduction, Mental Health and Addictions
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 45373
Salary(s): PM4 $86,168.00 - $112,476.00 per year
Closing Date: June 23, 2026
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.
The Branch of Mental Health Promotion and Harm Reduction provides strategic leadership for provincial system planning and policy development as it relates to mental health promotion, harm reduction, and early response support for children and youth. It also provides funding to health authorities and community agencies for mental health promotion and suicide prevention, harm reduction, and early interventions for youth mental health and substance use services. The branch works with service delivery organizations and community partners to improve mental health and harm reduction services in the province.
Key Objectives
Provide strategic leadership for provincial system planning and policy development as it relates to mental health promotion and suicide prevention, harm reduction, and early interventions for youth mental health and substance use services. To be considered for this competition you must submit an Application Screening Form (Word of fillable PDF only) along with a resume.
See below for further instructions.
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Duties:
The Planning and Program Manager provides leadership and direction on the development, implementation, project management, and evaluation of provincial policy, programs and initiatives that support strategic priorities of the Department of Housing, Addictions and Homelessness. Working in the Mental Health Promotion and Harm Reduction Branch and reporting to the Director of the Branch, the Manager provides advice and recommendations on high priority policy, program and strategic issues, and coordinates and leads complex projects for the branch related to mental health promotion and harm reduction. This position directly supervises, provides direction, manages projects and supports staff as part of the Management Team.
To be considered for this competition you must submit an Application Screening Form (ASF), along with your resume. The selection board may rely only on information provided in the ASF / resume to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You may be asked to submit references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Post-secondary degree in public administration, health or social sciences. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Experience leading in the planning, design, development and implementation of policies and programs related to harm reduction, mental health promotion and/or addictions within Manitoba's service system.
- Experience supervising, training and mentoring staff.
- Experience leading process/quality continuous improvement, managing change and providing solutions to challenges.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects, including developing strategies and making recommendations.
- Excellent political acumen to identify operational impacts and influence decisions.
- Excellent organizational skills for managing competing and rapidly changing priorities with strict timelines.
- Excellent verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Strong written communication skills for preparing various documents for executive decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret and apply data, performance management and measurement systems such as key performance indicators/metrics, balance scorecards and/or dashboards.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate, build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Desired:
- Master's degree in public health, social sciences, public administration or a related field.
- Experience applying accountability mechanisms, monitoring and reporting of outcomes for policy and program initiatives.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or a strong understanding of Indigenous history and culture as it relates to mental health and addictions.
- Understanding of the organization and administration of the Manitoba healthcare system.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
+ Benefits
Why Work For Manitoba Government?
The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services,programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including anattractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.
Financial Security
Attractive salaries
Defined pension plan
Life insurance coverage
Long-Term Disability Plan
Benefit Plan
Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
Annual health spending account for eligible employees
Commitment to Health and Wellness
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options
Professional Growth & Development
We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of supportsuch as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.
Organizational Culture and Values
The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look atManitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnicbackgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.
Impact on Manitoba’s Future
By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the peopleof Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.
Advertisement # 45373
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600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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