Application deadline: 2024-09-25

Economic Development Winnipeg (EDW) is in search of a dynamic, engaging, and well-spoken representative who is interested in making a meaningful impact in the province to join our team. If you believe that Manitoba is a great place to live, work, and play then consider being an ambassador for the Work in Manitoba job portal!  As a natural ambassador for all that makes Winnipeg exceptional, your enthusiasm and commitment will play a pivotal role in driving our city's growth and prosperity. Come be a part of our dynamic and expanding team, where your passion meets purpose!

POSITION SUMMARY: 
The Work in Manitoba Ambassador reports to the Talent Services Manager on EDW’s Talent and Workforce Development team. The Work in Manitoba Ambassador is responsible for communicating the value and functionality of the Work in Manitoba job portal to Manitoba businesses and job seekers. The goal is to get more business users to post jobs on the portal, to match with job seeker users based on in-demand skills matching.

A core aspect of this position is to generate engagement with the Work in Manitoba job portal through in-person and virtual outreach activities to businesses and job seekers. This position is available during these term periods:

• October 15/2024 – December 20/2024; and/or
  
• January 6/2025 – April 25/2025

This is a full-time position; when the Work in Manitoba Ambassador is not off-site participating at engagement events, the incumbent will be working onsite at EDW offices (1 Lombard Place, Winnipeg MB) from Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Act as an ambassador for the Work in Manitoba job portal, the Province of Manitoba, and EDW – demonstrating the highest levels of professionalism and integrity.
• Conduct research for suitable events to participate in and explore learning opportunities for EDW Talent Team members.
• Operational administration of the Work in Manitoba job portal, including managing day-to-day inquiries from employers and job seekers.
• Maintain all databases, files, and associated documentation related to engagement events.
• Deliver speeches and presentations about Work in Manitoba at events, meetings, and webinars.
• Compile digital assets for virtual job fairs.
• Collect business leads through onsite networking with exhibit booth employers.
• Conduct onsite surveys, evaluate shows, obtain feedback, and tabulate results.
• Schedule and deliver product demos including assisting in posting jobs for employers as needed.
• Transport and assemble booth display at events while properly adhering to and executing event commitments and contracts. Monitor and maintain the working condition of all booth properties.
• Collaborate with internal EDW departments to maintain reporting metrics and coordinate with Marketing Team to develop necessary marketing assets.
• Provide administrative support to EDW Talent Team as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Energetic, hardworking, and passionate about strengthening Manitoba’s economy.
• Positive attitude and high level of motivation and energy.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to document various aspects of work in an objective, meaningful, and concise manner.
• Confident public speaker with engaging presentation skills.
• A natural self-starter who takes initiative to plan and complete assigned work with a high level of accuracy.  Flexible and willing to adapt roles or responsibilities as required.
• Ability to research, analyze, and critically review information.
• Excellent listener and presenter with the ability to deal with objection handling with diplomacy.
• Customer service with a strong aptitude for strategic networking and relationship building.
• Work independently with minimum supervision while prioritizing workloads to meet established deadlines.  Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong judgement to know when and how to ask for support or flag potential issues before they manifest.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Manitoba and Canada.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Eligible to work in Canada required.
• Pursuit or completion of a degree in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations or Business Administration is required.
• Computer literacy/proficiency with Microsoft Office products is required.
• Demonstrated track record of strategic business development, sales, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience with utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or job-matching platforms is an asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to handle work activity involving loads of 5kg but less than 10kg.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred.
• French language skills are an asset.
• Bilingualism/multilingualism is an asset.

DIVERSE TEAMS CREATE BETTER IDEAS AND GROWTH IN OUR CITY!

A strong connector between business, industry, educational institutions and governments, Economic Development Winnipeg knows the most diverse teams bring about the best results when it comes to innovation, growth, and impact on a community.  Economic Development Winnipeg values team members who are diverse in age, gender identity, race and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientation, physical and mental abilities. Diverse voices are critical in the next chapter of Winnipeg’s economic growth and contribute to our city’s success.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates can apply by submitting cover letters and resumes to careers@edwinnipeg.com.
Please note that only applications submitted to the above Careers email address will be accepted. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, and applicants of interest will be contacted for an interview.