Director of Provincial Education

Job Duties/Competencies:
• Overall administrative, financial and program management for the department, including budget creation and supervision of departmental staff;
• Management of meetings between the Chief Operating Officer and the relevant Minister(s) including the production of regular briefing notes and departmental progress reports;
• Ensure consistent monitoring and timely and accurate reporting as per contract/contribution agreements;
• Implement and monitor consistent practices and procedures for office administration and records management;
• Direct and ensure proper coordination of all administrative and communication activities within and outside of the department;
• Development of a costed work plan that will be evaluated and adjusted yearly, and identify sustainability plans and potential funding sources for the department.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field of study;
• Previous experience in a leadership role with emphasis in current management and human resource practices, communications, and marketing;
• Demonstrated organizational, financial, and administrative management skills;
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise staff;
• Demonstrated ability to prepare budgets and read financial statements;
• Experience working with boards and/or committees is preferred;
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset;
• Knowledge of Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.