Policy Consultant(Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation)-Job opportunity in Canada

Job title:PM3 Planning Program Analyst 3
Job type:Regular/full-time
Organization:Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation
Job Location:Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number:  28083
Salary(s):   PM3 $60,314.00 – $75,804.00 per year
Deadline:   January 10, 2014
Policy and Services Development Branch, Transportation Policy Division

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

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The Policy and Service Development Branch provides policy advice and options on transportation issues, and leads in strategic transportation initiatives supporting the sustainable social and economic development of Manitoba.

Qualifications:
The following criteria are essential for the position:

•     Graduate Degree in Political Science or Business Administration; and/or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
•     Experience in policy development in an economic development setting.
•     Experience in program/project management in an economic development setting.
•     Solid understanding of multi-modal transportation systems and their issues, including the political socio-economic contexts of transportation.
•     Solid understanding of the broad economic, business and financial aspects of transportation and supply chain logistics.
•     Solid understanding of interest groups in transportation such as carriers and user associations.
•     Strong communication and presentation skills.
•     Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate, consult and facilitate with various stakeholders.
•     Strong political acumen including the appropriate treatment of sensitive information and situations.
•     Strong organizational skills inclusive of project management and planning skills.
•     Strong analytical and conceptual skills, including critical capacity for innovative thinking.

    

Duties:

Reporting to the Director of Transportation Policy and Service Development, this position requires the identification of transportation policy issues and subsequent analysis, development, coordination, promotion and implementation of transportation policies and service development initiatives consistent with the overall objectives of the Manitoba government.   In this respect, the position requires the formulation of policy options and recommended courses of action to government in the context of existing and proposed provincial policy intentions in a variety of transportation related endeavours, and the provision of information to internal and external clients in support of policy undertakings and the ongoing responsibilities of the Division.
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Advertisement # 28083

Civil Service Commission

Human Resource Services

300-305 Broadway

Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7

Phone:  204-948-1271

Fax:  204-948-2193

When applying to this advertisement, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line of your email.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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