Director General, Economic Growth and Competitiveness Prairies Economic Development Canada Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Motivated by a unique chance to shape Manitoba’s economic future, deliver tangible benefits to businesses and communities, work with great people, and make a real difference?

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. 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; growing our active presence in the community, managing a dynamic federal and provincial network; 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 consistently rank as a top federal department in employee engagement.

Work with amazing people who support each other Flexible work arrangements Modern 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.

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.

You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. 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.





Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Experience leading or managing the coordination, development or implementation of organizational change, strategies, operations, policies or programs.

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).

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).

Experience managing grants and contributions programs and assessing results.

Experience managing financial and human resources. Language requirements (essential for the job) Asset Qualification: 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.

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 Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

📌 General Manager/Permanent Full-Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 Employment and Social Development Canada
📍 Winnipeg