Coordinator of Strategic Projects​/Initiatives

Recruitment Details

Coordinator of Strategic Projects/Initiatives

Department:
Community Services, Community Centres

Designated

Work Location:

395 Main Street, 7th Floor
- Hybrid with designated work location

Position Type:
Temporary, Full-time
- Term until August 28, 2027

Hours of Work: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $84,834.69 - $ annually, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 4

Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O.

Posting No.: 127301

Closing Date:
September 8, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City;
Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Under the direction of the Manager, Community Centres, the Coordinator of Strategic Projects/Initiatives provides leadership and guidance in the execution of projects and initiatives related to the Community Service Department's Community Centre system through an integrated team approach that strives for innovation, excellence and efficiency. Projects may include, but are not limited to updating manuals and procedural documents, supporting the modernization of reporting systems and data collection processes, engaging internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to other strategic initiatives.

The position will also be responsible for conducting research and data analysis and will coordinate the upcoming review of the Universal Funding Formula (UFF) Policy of Council to inform budget recommendations for the  multi-year budget process. The Coordinator of Strategic Projects/Initiatives will, depending on the size, scope, and complexity of the initiative/project, lead, facilitate, coordinate, and provide direction, monitoring and oversight activity for the projects assigned and ensure that strategic benefits, efficiencies and effectiveness outcomes planned are realized.

This position is expected to develop and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

• Provide project management expertise and guidance to the Department to successfully complete and/or implement projects and departmental initiatives, while achieving identified goals, objectives, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Develop and deliver timely and accurate reports and presentations relative to assigned projects/initiatives.
• Formally and informally engage and communicate with all stakeholders throughout the project/initiative.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor Degree in Project Management, Commerce or Public Administration or an acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• ADKAR Change Management Certification Training to be obtained within 24 months of obtaining the position.
• Attainment of a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation/Prince 11 certification in Asset Management at the time of hire is desirable. Applicants who have not yet…