Senior Policy Analyst

Manitoba Government, Finance, Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Closing Date:
  February 22, 2026
• Location:
  
  Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Job :
  44436
• Salary Range: $83,653.00 - $ per year

Regular/Full-Time
Manitoba Finance
Federal, Provincial, and International Relations, Intergovernmental Affairs
Winnipeg, MB

• Advertisement Number:
  44436
• Salary Range: $83,653.00 - $ per year
• Closing Date:
  February 22, 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 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.

Intergovernmental Affairs and International Relations provides strategic advice, analysis, and support on priorities and issues related to Manitoba’s relationships with the federal government, and other provincial and territorial governments; international relations, activities, and interests; and international and domestic trade policy and agreements.

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to work overtime as required
• Must be able and willing to travel as required

• Post-secondary education in policy analysis, public administration, economics or similar discipline. A relevant combination of education, training and experience may be considered
• Experience briefing and advising executive level decision-makers
• Experience leading the planning, research, analysis, and development of policies involving complex and dynamic issues
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of federal-provincial, interprovincial and international issues and impacts
• Strong organizational skills, for the purpose of managing multiple competing demands within tight timelines
• Strong interpersonal skills for the purpose of developing and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders with competing interests
• Ability to use political acumen and tact in dealing with complex and sensitive issues
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex and sophisticated information to a variety of stakeholders
• Strong written communication skills to prepare briefing material and correspondence for senior level leadership on federal-provincial and international matters
• Experience developing public communications; including communiqués, press releases, and speaking points
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in French

The Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for providing strategic policy advice, analysis and support to senior government leaders and officials in promoting Manitoba’s interests and managing Manitoba’s relationships with federal, provincial, territorial and international governments. This position helps to support a coordinated and strategic approach to intergovernmental relations across government, including conducting analysis and preparing briefing materials to support Manitoba’s involvement in key intergovernmental issues and events.

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