Manager, Agreements Management

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO EMPLOYEES OF THE MANITOBA PUBLIC SERVICE.

IC4 Economic Development Consultant 4

Regular/full-time

Municipal and Northern Relations

Municipal Infrastructure , Outcomes and Strategic Priority

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44914

Salary(s): IC4 $ 86,906.00 - $ per year

Closing Date:
March 15, 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).

This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

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.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form, cover letter and resume. See below for further instructions.

The Manager of the Agreements Management Unit leads a team of project officers, financial and policy analysts, to support the negotiation, development, implementation, and administration of multi-lateral funding agreements and partnerships with the federal government and municipalities. This function supports the delivery of over $4B in cost-shared capital infrastructure programs. This work is done collaboratively with other divisions, other government departments, municipalities and the federal government.

• Post-secondary education, preferably at the master’s level, in public administration, public policy, business administration, economics, accounting. A combination or education, training and experience may be considered.
• Supervisory and leadership experience, including guiding and directing teams or individuals, setting direction, motivating others, and managing performance development.
• Experience in project management, including leading, handling multiple tasks and competing priorities with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Significant analytical and problem-solving skills for analyzing data, conducting research, and developing policy and program recommendations in the areas of financial and economic analysis.
• Expertise in federal-provincial relations with the ability to navigate legal and financial frameworks governing intergovernmental agreements.
• Strong political acumen with the ability to manage confidential and politically sensitive materials and situations with diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to draft briefing notes, submissions, research papers, ministerial correspondence, consultation reports and other communication materials.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with internal and external partners.

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

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• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
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