The Business Council of Manitoba is a non-profit, non-partisan organization representing more than 100 of Manitoba’s leading businesses and their chief executives. Our mission is to make Manitoba a preferred place to live, work, and invest. We advance this goal by fostering economic growth and supporting community development across the province.

Position Overview

The Business Council of Manitoba (BCM) is seeking a Program Facilitator to support the Tariff Workforce Stabilization and Youth Employment Program (TWSYE). This is a two-year term, full time position.

The TWSYE program is a province-wide initiative designed to help Manitoba employers address workforce challenges resulting from tariffs, counter-tariffs, and related economic disruption while supporting the retention of existing workers and the creation of employment opportunities for Manitoba youth.

The Manitoba Workforce Stabilization Program (MWSP) provides financial assistance to help employers retain workers during periods of economic slowdown, ensuring stability, continuity, and long-term resilience.

To strengthen Manitoba's future labour pipeline, the Youth Employment Program (YEP) supports employers in recruiting, training, and retaining young Manitobans entering the workforce. This program provides wage support and onboarding assistance, helping employers build succession plans and develop long-term talent strategies.

Key Responsibilities – Program Administration

Working closely with the Project Manager and Accountant, support all administrative aspects of the TWSYE program, including:

- Verification and process of employer applications into database (CRM);




- Verification and process the employer payment details, for the accountant to import into QuickBooks;
- Ensure all application documentation meets the requirements of the program and is filed appropriately for audit purposes;
- Communicate process improvements to meet the requirements of the TWSYE program;
- Support communications and marketing efforts for the TWSYE program; and
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with employers and external partners, including providing program information and guidance.

Qualifications

· Diploma or degree in Business Administration, or related field, or acceptable combination of education and experience.

· Experience working in workforce development or youth programming an asset.

· Solid written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office.

· Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) platform or other databases an asset.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

· Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

· Professional and discreet when engaging with employers, business leaders, students, and partners.

· Demonstrates ethical and responsible use of AI-enabled tools to support communications workflows.

Reporting Relationships & Collaboration

This position reports to the Program & Marketing Manager. This role works collaboratively with all BCM staff in a team-based environment.

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Program Facilitator (Canada)
🏢 Business Council of Manitoba
📍 Canada