Associate Director
P10 Professional Officer 10
Regular/full-time
Department of Families
Child Protection Branch, Child and Youth Services Division
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 45033
Salary(s): P10 $98,310.00 - $124,694.00 per year
Closing Date: April 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).
This competition is designated for Indigenous people. Only applicants who self-declare at the time of application will be eligible for further consideration.
Introduction
The Department of Families is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Associate Director with the Child and Youth Services Division
Duties:
As a member of the department’s management team, the Associate Director (AD) is responsible to lead and manage the Child Protection Branch, provide advice and support to the Minister and Division/Department Executive.
The Child Protection Branch is responsible for a comprehensive continuum of child protection services that ensure the safety and well-being of children, families, and communities in accordance with the provisions of The Child and Family Services Act, The Child and Family Services Authorities Act, and The Adoption Act. The AD is accountable for providing programming and direct services for the entire provincial child and family services system and specifically supporting the provincial system by coordinating the transition to Indigenous jurisdiction and agreements as they come into force. The AD is responsible for leading, coordinating, and problem solving related to transitional and emergency service delivery that occurs between the provincial programs and other Indigenous laws, jurisdictions, and service providers.
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
The Child Protection Branch is responsible for a comprehensive continuum of child protection services that ensure the safety and well-being of children, families, and communities in accordance with the provisions of The Child and Family Services Act, The Child and Family Services Authorities Act, and The Adoption Act. The AD is accountable for providing programming and direct services for the entire provincial child and family services system and specifically supporting the provincial system by coordinating the transition to Indigenous jurisdiction and agreements as they come into force. The AD is responsible for leading, coordinating, and problem solving related to transitional and emergency service delivery that occurs between the provincial programs and other Indigenous laws, jurisdictions, and service providers.
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 inhouse 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.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Post secondary education in social work or a social science, public policy or management discipline, preferably at a master’s level, with extensive child welfare/child protection experience which may include lived experience. Other equivalent combinations of education and directly related experience may be considered.
- 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.
- Management experience with responsibility for human and financial resources.
- 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 verbal with experience managing internal and external stakeholder relationships. Experience communicating, negotiating, and problem solving with Indigenous leadership, communities, and peoples.
- Excellent written communication skills with experience drafting various forms of Ministerial briefing documents.
- Political acumen demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues.
- Extensive leadership experience developing, implementing, managing and evaluating programs and policies, with overall accountability for service delivery to clients.
- Knowledge and application of legislation; specifically, The Child and Family Services Act, The Authorities Act, The Adoption Act, The Advocate for Children and Youth Act, Bill C-92, An Act Respecting First Nations, Metis and Inuit Children Youth and Families, privacy legislation and relevant regulations and standards. An understanding of current and historical child welfare organization and service delivery roles in Manitoba and the role of collateral external organizations such as the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth, the Ombudsman and police services is also required.
- Experience building relationships with Indigenous peoples and implementing the principles of reconciliation.
- Experience or knowledge of colonization and its continued impact on Indigenous peoples.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry Check
- Must be able to travel within the province with occasional overnight stays as required
- Must possess a valid Manitoba Driver's License and have access to a personal vehicle to travel around the province, as necessary
Apply Now:
Advertisement # 45033
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: [email protected]
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