IC4 Economic Development Consultant 4
Regular/full-time
Environment and Climate Change
Energy Innovation and Analysis, Climate Action and Energy Innovation
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 45533
Salary(s): IC4 $89,516.00 - $122,462.00 per year
Closing Date: August 19, 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 women, 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 Transportation Energy Unit contributes to responsibilities of the divisions related to the transportation sector and for coordinating a whole-of-government approach to energy and climate policy and program delivery efficiently and effectively, including:
- Adopting leading practices, informed by scientific and economic analysis, to support the 2024 Affordable Energy Plan and the 2025 Pathway to Net Zero.
- Managing staff and supporting their career development and progress.
- Establishing partnerships and working collaboratively with stakeholders.
- Ensuring departments, agencies and partners meet key deliverables on time, on budget and with the expected results; and measuring, evaluating and reporting progress and results.
The Energy Innovation and Analysis Branch supports the division by working with industry stakeholders, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, provincial departments and agencies, Crown corporations, and other governments to align efforts and share best practices related to lowering Manitoba’s reliance on petroleum fuels, supporting the switch to low carbon fuels and electric vehicles, building hydrogen infrastructure, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate change, and promoting clean energy technology opportunities.
Why Work For Manitoba Government?
The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.
Financial Security
- Attractive salaries
- Defined pension plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Long-Term Disability Plan
Benefit Plan
- Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
- Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
- Annual health spending account for eligible employees
Commitment to Health and Wellness
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
- Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
- Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
- Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options
Professional Growth & Development
We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as in-house training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.
Organizational Culture and Values
The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.
Impact on Manitoba’s Future
By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.
Duties:
The Manager, Transportation Energy is a provincial expert on in their respective subject matter and is responsible for researching, analyzing, developing, implementing, monitoring, planning and evaluating multifaceted policies and programs/initiatives to identify solutions and influence government actions by providing sound recommendations on environment, climate change, and economic issues at a senior/advanced level. Reporting to the Director of Enery Innovation and Analysis, the position is reponsible to manage staff and to act on behlf of the Director as required.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Post-secondary education in sciences, social sciences, business, public administration, engineering or related discipline with relevant work experience in energy, climate change or related field. An equivalent combination of related education, specialized technical training, and experience may also be considered
- Experience working with, or thorough knowledge of, climate and energy legislation, including: The Biofuels Act, The Energy Act, the Climate and Green Plan Act, or equivalent legislation
- Experience in project and program management, including expertise in project lifecycles, project planning, innovation, change management, costing and schedule estimation
- Excellent written communication skills to produce reports, technical papers, program audits and other complex written materials for different audiences
- Strong verbal communication with the ability to convey complex ideas and insights to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience researching, developing and applying new approaches, techniques and analysis to meet the diverse requirements of complex assignments
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage numerous projects and programs simultaneously while meeting competing deadlines
- Highly developed interpersonal skills for building and maintaining positive working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to provide sound advice and recommendations to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Strong political acumen with the ability to exercise sound judgement in dealing with confidential, complex and sensitive materials and situations
- Experience assessing, interpreting and leading the development and implementation of policies, programs, and standards
- Ability to take initiative and work independently under minimal supervision
Desired:
- Experience in the public sector and/or transportation fuels sector
- Ability to communicate verbally and written in French
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be able to work overtime as needed
- Must be able to travel within and outside Manitoba with periodic overnight stays
Advertisement # 45533
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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