Innovation Consultant
P5 Professional Officer 5
Term/full-time
Until June 2025
Manitoba Public Service Commission
Strategy and Innovation
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 42826
Salary(s): P5 $68,806.00 - $83,407.00 per year
Closing Date: May 5, 2024
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.
Preference may be applied to internal candidates.
Introduction
The Strategy and Innovation Branch (SIB) supports the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) broader strategic and transformation agenda by providing central coordination of department change initiatives, including strategic and operational planning, project, project portfolio and change management services, as well as government-wide workforce analytics and reporting, and the development and implementation of evidence-based workforce legislation and policies.
The Manitoba government is recognized as one of the top employers within the province and provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for its employees which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity and parental leave, family related leave and a defined pension plan. The Manitoba government is also committed to supporting the development of its employees through training and career development opportunities. To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.
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Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, additional security checks may be required.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Post secondary education in a related area (i.e. continuous improvement, innovation, project management, change management, business or public administration) or, an equivalent combination of related education, training and experience
- Experience leading the design, development, implementation and evaluation of modernization, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives, projects, and events.
- Experience conducting research, analyzing information, identifying trends and providing strategic options to broad and varied audiences.
- Strong verbal communication skills including effective presentation and facilitation skills.
- Strong written communication skills including the ability to draft clear and concise written communication for a variety of audiences.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to establish relationships, understand stakeholder needs and use political acumen and influence to engage buy-in and influence accountability for assigned work.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and identify creative solutions to complex issues.
Desired:
- Knowledge and experience in applying innovative tools, techniques, and methodologies to improve business processes.
- Experience using software such as SharePoint, Visio and Smartsheet.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in French.
Duties:
Reporting to the Manager, Modernization and Innovation, the Innovation Consultant is accountable for leading innovation and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the strategic priorities and goals of the branch, department and government. The Innovation Consultant will work with subject matter experts and other stakeholders to identify innovation and continuous improvement objectives, provide advice and develop strategic plans and approaches to solve problems, and review and design new business processes, programs and services using innovative methods and approaches. The Innovation Consultant will develop and maintain a framework and toolkit for innovation and continuous improvement to drive innovative thinking and problem solving within the department and across government.
Apply Now:
Advertisement # 42826
Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4
Phone: 204-945-6892
Fax: 204-945-0601
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. 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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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.