Administrative Officer

Position

• AO1 Administrative Officer 1
• Term / Full-time
• Municipal and Northern Relations – Manitoba Water Services Board, Outcomes and Strategic Policy
• Brandon, MB
• Advertisement Number: 45347
• Salary: AO1 $ 2,210.53 - $2,660.75 bi-weekly
• Closing Date:
  July 6, 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 drive 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 established for similar positions and will remain in effect for a period of up to 12 months. Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

The Administrative Officer position provides administrative and executive support to the General Manager and leads a team of administrative and clerical staff. The incumbent also supports MWSB managers and Board members, contributing to the delivery of capital projects and specialized divisional and departmental services. Working independently, the position oversees complex administrative activities related to the preparation, tracking, and coordination of MWSB agreements with municipalities, water cooperatives, and government departments.

• Extensive experience providing office coordination, administrative, and support to senior-level leadership.
• Supervisory experience, including leading staff, managing attendance and performance issues, assigning and balancing workloads based on operational priorities.
• Strong written communication skills with ability preparing professional written correspondence with minimal errors.
• Effective verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information to supervisors, colleagues, and external contacts in an office environment.
• Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive information in a professional and discreet manner.
• Experience using SAP or similar enterprise systems to support HR, timekeeping, and administrative or financial transaction processing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision in an administrative or office environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, external contacts, and members of the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Professional or similar software applications.
• Experience organizing, maintaining, and tracking records and information using both physical filing systems and electronic databases or document management tools.

• Completion of a recognized post‑secondary program in business administration, office administration, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check