Director, Capital Development Unit

Director, Capital Development Unit

PCD Program Coordinator, Education

Regular/full-time

Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning

Capital and Space Expansion, Early Learning and Child Care

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44959

Salary(s): PCD $89,534.00 - $122,481.00 per year

Closing Date: March 2, 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 Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

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

The Capital and Space Expansion Branch leads Manitoba’s early learning and childcare capital and space expansion programs to fulfill space creation commitments. Working collaboratively with internal and external partners, the branch oversees capital development projects and supports expansion proponents to create childcare spaces for children ages 0 to 12. It provides coordinated resources and wrap-around services to ensure the timely opening and sustainability of programs. To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.
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Duties:
As a member of the division’s management team, the Director is responsible to lead and manage the Capital Development Unit, provide advice and support to the Executive Director, Assistant Deputy Minister and Deputy Minister.

The Director is responsible for the Early Learning and Child Care capital development programs, leading a professional team and working with colleagues and partners across government, and in other levels of government and Indigenous organizations. The Director has overall responsibility for the delivery of Manitoba’s commitment to create 5,890 new capital spaces under the Canada-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Agreements. The Capital Development Unit designs and administers a complex portfolio of programs, including those that are delivered in partnership with municipalities, public sector organizations, Indigenous governing bodies, corporations, and non-profit organizations. In leveraging relationships to advance Manitoba’s commitments, the Director also supports the delivery of other whole-of-government priorities.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in social science, finance, public administration or related field
• Political acumen demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues
• Experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational and business plans, and experience with strategic performance management and measurement systems (e.g. Key Performance Indicators, Balanced Scorecards)
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and financial management
• Experience providing project management and leadership in designing, planning and prioritizing major capital programs, or equivalent programs of high complexity and significant scale
• Management experience with responsibility for human and financial resources
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience managing internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Proven ability as a leader with a commitment to create, support and sustain a diverse environment that enables staff to achieve results and to develop for the future
• Demonstrated ability to leverage opportunities for innovation, find creative solutions to issues, and successfully manage change
• Experience building relationships with Indigenous people and implementing the principles of reconciliation
• Knowledge of capital programs, particularly in respect of the early learning and childcare sector
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in French

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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Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must posses and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

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

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