Director, Industry Development Branch

XM2 Senior Manager 2

Regular/full-time

Department of Agriculture

Industry Development Branch, Industry Advancement Division

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45537

Salary(s): XM2 $ - $ per year

Closing Date:
September 7, 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, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Director, Industry Development Branch.

As a member of the department’s management team, the Director is responsible to lead and manage the Industry Development Branch and to provide advice and support to the Assistant Deputy Minister and Deputy Minister.

The mandate of Industry Development Branch is to enable the strategic development of the agriculture, food, agri-product industries, lead the department’s industrial development and attraction program, and lead department initiated industry development strategies. This is accomplished by creating conditions for successful industry development including foundational elements (e.g. labour, infrastructure, climate change resilience and leadership), strong relationships with government and non-government bodies, supporting policy development and associated programming.

The position is responsible for the Branch’s strategic and business planning, staffing, budgeting, and overseeing program delivery by its sections. The Director represents Manitoba on provincial and national committees.

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) or equivalent in one of the following:
  Business Administration, Economic Development, Public Administration, Business/Agricultural Finance , with working or extensive knowledge/experience in business development, strategic economic development planning, industrial development, and the development and delivery of government policies and programs
• Proven ability as a leader with a commitment to create, support and sustain a diverse environment that enables staff to achieve results and to develop for the future
• Demonstrated ability to leverage opportunities for innovation, find creative solutions to issues, and successfully manage change
• Management experience with responsibility for human and financial resources
• Experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational and business plans, and experience with strategic performance management and measurement systems (e.g. Key Performance Indicators, Balanced Scorecards)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience managing internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Political acumen demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and financial management

• Experience providing leadership and direction in the design and implementation of legislation, policies and programs
• Experience building relationships with Indigenous people and implementing the principles of reconciliation

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to travel within and out of province as required

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