Municipal Services Officer

Municipal Services Officer

Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 45414
Salary: $87,416.00 – $ per year
Closing Date:
June 21, 2026

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.

To be considered for this competition you are required to submit an application form and a current resume. Only those that submit both will be considered.

The Department of Municipal and Northern Relations supports the building of healthy and sustainable communities. Reporting to the Manager of Municipal Support and Advisory Services, the Municipal Services Officer (MSO) will play a key role in building capacity of local governments. This role is responsible for providing advisory and consulting services to both elected and non‑elected municipal officials on all matters of governance, administration and operations, including financial operations.

The duties include the development and delivery of education and training as required; involvement in municipalities experiencing financial or governance difficulties; serving as a provincial supervisor or administrator when municipalities are placed under an Order of Supervision or Administration, which may require travel to remote areas for extended periods of time; providing advice to management on new and proposed changes to legislation/regulations and provincial programs;

and responding to citizen inquiries and concerns respecting municipalities.

• Municipal Administrator’s Certificate or an equivalent combination of post‑secondary education and experience in municipal management.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in municipal government or a related field, including legislative, organizational, administrative and financial requirements.
• Strong understanding of finance and financial governance.
• Experience working with a council or board.
• Strong political acumen with the ability to work with sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
• Extensive knowledge of municipal statutes with a thorough understanding of current trends and issues faced by municipalities.
• Strong verbal communication skills for effectively communicating complex information to individuals and groups in a clear, organised manner.
• Excellent written communication skills to prepare letters, authority seeking material, briefing material, instructional material and other communication material.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong organisational and time‑management skills to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building and maintaining positive and collaborative partnerships with diverse clients and stakeholders.
• Experience and proficiency working with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).

• Ability to provide services in French.

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must have a valid Manitoba class 5F Driver’s licence.
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• Must be willing and able to travel within the province including the Northern region for extended periods of time.
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.
• Completion of satisfactory credit screening and credit check.