Projects & Initiatives Assistant
Department: Office of the CAO
Designated Work Location: 510 Main Street; Hybrid with designated work location
Position Type: Filling for up to 2 Full-time positions: 1 Permanent, 1 Temporary; up to December 31, 2026
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Salary: $64,269.77-$78,606.88 annually, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 2
Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O.
Posting No.: 126931
Closing Date: May 11, 2026
Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.
Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.
The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.
This competition is designated for Indigenous Peoples.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.
Preference to internal applicants may be applied.
Job Profile
Reporting to the Administrative Coordinator, the Projects and Initiatives Assistant is responsible to coordinate existing and established projects/programs as well as provide assistance in the development and implementation of new or complex Indigenous specific projects in collaboration with civic departments, other levels of government and the Indigenous community at large within corporate priorities such as the Journey of Reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, Oshki Annishinabe Nigaaniwak and Welcoming Winnipeg. The Projects and Initiatives Assistant will require working knowledge of Indigenous matters within Winnipeg, a demonstrated ability to network with Indigenous community organizations and leaders and an ability to demonstrate time management, problem solving, conflict resolution, communications skills and prioritizing multiple projects.
This position will provide support in the design, implementation, measurement and evaluation of Indigenous projects and initiatives. The Projects and Initiatives Assistant will utilize a project management approach to assigned Indigenous projects and initiatives and be responsible for monitoring project timelines, work plan progress and budget deviations. The Projects Assistant will also identify project challenges, research potential solutions and make recommendations to the Administrative Coordinator.
The Projects Assistant will provide guidance from an Indigenous perspective to assist in identifying and supporting the development of partnerships with other levels of government, engaging and retaining the participation of other civic departments and obtaining the buy-in and support of the Indigenous community at large to ensure that projects are meeting the needs and priorities of the Indigenous community. The Projects Assistant will coordinate inter-departmental working groups to support the successful implementation of projects and initiatives.
The Projects Assistant is responsible for assembling and submitting project data to inform overall project communications such as reports and presentations, including outcomes, outputs, successes, challenges and recommendations to ensure that required information is being communicated to key stakeholders involved in the various projects.
As the Projects and Initiatives Assistant, your duties will include:
- Complete project work plan templates, implement and evaluate approved Indigenous specific projects in collaboration with civic departments, other levels of government and the Indigenous community at large.
- Includes strategic planning support, recommending changes and enhancement of policies and processes to increase Indigenous access and to ensure successful project implementation.
- Develop and maintain key partnerships with community, other levels of government and key stakeholders.
- Identify and recommend performance metrics to track, monitor and evaluate projects.
- Participates and provides support in the maintenance of budgets.
- Development and implementation of various reports and presentations that encompass project progress, outcomes and success stories.
Your education and qualifications include:
- Post-secondary degree in a Business Administration, diploma in Project Management or Community Development discipline, with a minimum of 18 months of experience in the field (will consider combination of experience and education);
- Related community development training or equivalent experience;
- Experience working in the Indigenous community in a related role;
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize work; manage multiple projects; and work independently using sound judgment;
- Ability to deal with sensitive issues and information in a confidential, tactful, professional, objective manner;
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to research, analyze and develop recommendations;
- Strong problem solving skills; Strong interpersonal skills and political acumen;
- Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information to a group people;
- Strong written communication skills;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Ability to work in a proactive approach with all levels of government, community based organizations, Indigenous community members, and the private sector;
- Ability to deal with sensitive issues and information in a confidential, tactful, professional, objective manner.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and the ability to learn new technology.
*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service at application.
Conditions of employment:
- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense.
- Must be able to travel throughout the City to attend off site meetings while on City business, as required.
How to Apply
APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:
- Current resume (Required).
- Cover Letter
Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
*Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
Notes
Online applications can be submitted at www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.
Position Reports To: Project & Initiatives Coordinator
- *In accordance with Article 4, an employee who enters the bargaining unit on or after the date of ratification [October 29, 2020] shall be placed on Schedule A-2.
- Employees of the bargaining unit who are on Schedule A-2 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid in accordance with Schedule A-2. Employees of the bargaining unit who are on Schedule A-1 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid in accordance with Schedule A-1 until they are the successful applicant to a position at a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) or they (or the Association on their behalf) initiate a successful reclassification to a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) in which case they will be placed on Schedule A-2 and subsequently follow article 25-2 (Position Evaluation - Treatment of Incumbents).
- If and when this temporary position becomes permanent, the successful applicant to this bulletin will automatically receive this position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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