Energy Innovation and Analysis, Climate Action and Energy Innovation

Advertisement Number: 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 women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

The Transportation Energy Unit contributes to responsibilities of the divisions related to the transportation sector and for coordinating a whole-of-government approach to energy and climate policy and program delivery efficiently and effectively, including:

Adopting leading practices, informed by scientific and economic analysis, to support the 2024 Affordable Energy Plan and the 2025 Pathway to Net Zero.

The Energy Innovation and Analysis Branch supports the division by working with industry stakeholders, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, provincial departments and agencies, Crown corporations, and other governments to align efforts and share best practices related to lowering Manitoba’s reliance on petroleum fuels, supporting the switch to low carbon fuels and electric vehicles, building hydrogen infrastructure, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate change, and promoting clean energy technology opportunities.

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.

Defined pension plan

Life insurance coverage

Long-Term Disability Plan

Employer paid health care benefits including health,



dental and vision

Annual health spending account for eligible employees

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

We offer multiple avenues of support such as in-house training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

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.

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. The Manager, Transportation Energy is a provincial expert on in their respective subject matter and is responsible for researching, analyzing, developing, implementing, monitoring, planning and evaluating multifaceted policies and programs/initiatives to identify solutions and influence government actions by providing sound recommendations on environment, climate change, and economic issues at a senior/advanced level. Reporting to the Director of Enery Innovation and Analysis, the position is reponsible to manage staff and to act on behlf of the Director as required.

Post-secondary education in sciences, social sciences, business, public administration,



engineering or related discipline with relevant work experience in energy, climate change or related field. An equivalent combination of related education, specialized technical training, and experience may also be considered

Experience working with, or thorough knowledge of, climate and energy legislation, including: The Biofuels Act, The Energy Act, the Climate and Green Plan Act, or equivalent legislation

Experience in project and program management, including expertise in project lifecycles, project planning, innovation, change management, costing and schedule estimation

Excellent written communication skills to produce reports, technical papers, program audits and other complex written materials for different audiences

Strong verbal communication with the ability to convey complex ideas and insights to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences

Experience researching, developing and applying current approaches, techniques and analysis to meet the diverse requirements of complex assignments

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage numerous projects and programs simultaneously while meeting competing deadlines

Highly developed interpersonal skills for building and maintaining positive working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders

Strong political acumen with the ability to exercise sound judgement in dealing with confidential, complex and sensitive materials and situations

Experience assessing, interpreting and leading the development and implementation of policies, programs, and standards

Ability to take initiative and work independently under minimal supervision

Experience in the public sector and/or transportation fuels sector

Ability to communicate verbally and written in French

Must be able to work overtime as needed

Must be able to travel within and outside Manitoba with periodic overnight stays #

📌 Energy Manager - REMOTE (Winnipeg)
🏢 Government of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg