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P10 Professional Officer 10Regular/full-timeHousing, Addictions and HomelessnessMental Health and Addictions / Finance and Corporate ServicesWinnipeg MBAdvertisement Number: 44107Salary(s): P10 $95,454.00 - $121,063.00 per yearClosing Date: June 20, 2025The 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 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 must submit an application form, along with your cover letter and resume. Please find attached application screening form.The Department of Housing, Addictions and Homelessness is looking for three Directors to join their team. The Departments vision is that all Manitobans have access to dignified housing and mental health and substance use supports to enjoy a good quality of life and a sense of belonging in their communities. The department takes a whole-of-government approach to providing strategic leadership, funding, policy direction and oversight for Manitobas mental health and substance use/addictions system, as well as chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs and services.The Director positions are:Director, Mental Health and Addictions, Treatment and RecoveryDirector, Mental Health Promotion and Harm ReductionDirector, Planning and Performance, Indigenous Engagement and RelationsConditions of Employment:Must be legally entitled to work in CanadaMust provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector SearchMust provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry CheckMust have the ability to travel within the Province of ManitobaQualifications:Essential:Post-secondary education with undergraduate degree in health, social sciences, or public administration, with specialization in public health, and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Extensive policy leadership experience related to mental health, harm reduction, mental illness, substance use and addictions systems.Strong understanding of the social determinants of health and barriers faced by marginalized populations in accessing mental health and addictions services.Experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational and business plans and experience with strategic performance management and measurement systemsExperience leading process/quality continuous improvement, providing solutions to challenges and successfully managing changes.Experience preparing and managing budgets .Experience supervising a group of staff including providing direction and goals, monitoring/reviewing performance, coaching/mentoring, and participating in recruitment and selection activities (preferably in a unionized environment).Experience building relationships with Indigenous people and implementing principles of reconciliation.Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and provide advice on complex topics and sensitive issues to senior leaders.Strong written communication skills with demonstrated experience developing advisory and briefing materials, and discussion papers for senior management .Strong political acumen demonstrated through experience identifying potential operational impacts and influencing decisions.Desired:Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act, the Housing and Renewal Corporation Act, and the Youth Drug Stabilization Act.Duties:As a member of the departments management team, each Director will be responsible for leading and managing the work of the designated branch and provides support/advice to the Executive Director, Assistant Deputy Minister and Deputy Minister.Reporting to the Executive Director of the designated branch, the Director will ensure government mandate and priorities are achieved in an integrated, holistic government approach to the provision of mental health policy and program supports.To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form, along with your cover letter and resume. 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, your cover letter and resume to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You may be asked to submit references or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.Apply to:Advertisement # 44107Talent Acquisition - Executive RecruitmentHuman Resource Services608-330 Portage AvenueWinnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4Phone: 204-945-6892Fax: 204-945-0601Email: 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, resum 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._ #J-18808-Ljbffr