Director General, Economic Growth and Competitiveness Prairies Economic Development Canada Closing date:August 17, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time Selection process number
26-WCO-EA-WPG-410
Location
Winnipeg(Manitoba)
Salary
$154,178 to $181,365
Level
EX-02
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Duties
Motivated by a unique opportunity to shape Manitoba’s economic future, deliver tangible benefits to businesses and communities, work with great people, and make a real difference? Well now is your chance! Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) is looking for a Director General to join our Manitoba team, in Winnipeg.You will excel in this role if you have an in-depth understanding of the Manitoba economy and how to move the needle on economic growth, the roles of federal and provincial governments in economic development, and an ability to mobilize a strong network of economic development contacts. This role will appeal to someone who has high standards, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrates a commitment to teamwork and staff development. We encourage all highly motivated individuals with excellent communication skills to apply!About the role:
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Manitoba Region and part of PrairiesCan’s Executive Committee, the Director General is an integral part of our senior leadership team. The position is accountable for the delivery of PrairiesCan’s core services and operations of the Manitoba regional office. This includes the development and implementation of advisory, convening, client pathfinder, and investment supports relating to our core strategic priorities; leading on the delivery of a number of grants and contribution programs; growing our active presence in the community, managing a dynamic federal and provincial network; and being very client centric.About PrairiesCan:
Prairies Economic Development Canada’s mandate is to grow and diversify the economy and to advance the interests of the Prairies in national economic policy, program and project development and implementation. Our head office is in Edmonton, and we have a strong presence across the Prairie provinces and in Ottawa. We offer diverse business services and investments, including a wide range of initiatives across the Prairies to build on regional competitive advantages.
Work environment
PrairiesCan is one of Western Canada’s best employers because of its support for employees, innovative workplace and ability to make a difference in the lives of Western Canadians.At PrairiesCan we care about what we can accomplish as a team, and we also care about each other. We consistently rank as a top federal department in employee engagement. To sustain this high-performing culture, we hire top talent and provide an employment experience that brings out the best in people.



We want to achieve great results for Canadians, and we want to be the best at what we do.Why Choose PrairiesCan:

Work with amazing people who support each other
Meaningful work that makes a difference to the country
Excellent compensation package
Flexible work arrangements
Up-to-date work tools and technology
PrairiesCan offices are open environments with well-regulated air quality, ergonomic sit-stand workstations, and a combination of natural and fluorescent lighting. The physical demands of this position include spending a significant amount of screen time on a computer or equivalent, as well as reading documents in digital and/or print media. This role will also involve meeting with stakeholders virtually by video or telephone, and in-person.
Intent of the process
We will fill one permanent full-time vacancy.This process may be used for various tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual). It may also be used to staff positions with various security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment. The pool of qualified candidates may also be shared and accessed by other federal government departments.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
TIPS FOR APPLICANTS: When answering the screening questions ensure that you provide complete and thorough details of your experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).Depending on the number of applicants, the needs and/or Human Resources plans, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing applications.
Willingness and ability to travel and work overtime when required.
You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following




Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Experience:
1. Experience and understanding of how to advance economic development in a place such as Manitoba and the Prairies.
2. Experience leading or managing the coordination, development or implementation of organizational change, strategies, operations, policies or programs.
3. Experience building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders (federal/provincial/territorial departments, central agencies, the private sector, not-for-profit organizations, and/or Indigenous communities).
4. Experience providing authoritative and strategic advice, making recommendations, and writing and presenting briefing material (eg. Treasury Board Submissions, Memorandum to Cabinet, Ministerial Correspondence) to senior executives on complex issues (policies, programs, legislation, issues management).
5. Experience managing grants and contributions programs and assessing results.
6. Experience managing financial and human resources.
Key Leadership Competencies Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Achieve Results
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Effective oral and written communication
Language requirements (essential for the job) May be applied / assessed at a later date
Asset Qualification:
Depth, breadth and scope in any one or combination of experience factors.
Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women.
Our commitment We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the process, please contact Jamie Warywoda by email at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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📌 Director General, Economic Growth and Competitiveness (Manitoba)
🏢 Employment and Social Development Canada
📍 Manitoba