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Manitoba Civil Service Commission

Career Gateway Program for Members of Visible Minorities

 

Find your career with the Provincial Government!

The Manitoba population is constantly changing and reflects a mosaic of cultures and perspectives. The Career Gateway Program is a new initiative that provides opportunities for the employment and development of members of visible minorities. It seeks to support the achievement of a qualified and diverse civil service that is more reflective of the population being served.

Our Goal: To increase the number of visible minority group members working for government.

What does the Program offer?

  • Employment opportunities in the Government of Manitoba in a field related to your education and training.
  • Orientation to the government workplace.
  • Training and support in career development.

and an opportunity to …

  • Contribute to the future of Manitoba.
  • Develop your skills and abilities.
  • Learn about government processes and systems as you work.
  • Make a difference to your community.
  • Bring your unique perspective to a challenging work environment.

How does the program work?

Government departments provide proposals to the Manitoba Civil Service Commission to support a term placement where there will be a recruitment need in the future. Departments then work with the Civil Service Commission to recruit qualified visible minority candidates for identified positions in their organization. Successful candidates are provided with orientation, coaching, training and development in support of career plans. The program is designed to prepare candidates to successfully compete for positions in the Manitoba civil service.

What Jobs are available?

Government provides a wide range of employment opportunities including the following:

  • Geologists
  • Surveyors
  • Economic Research Analysts
  • Human Resource Officers
  • Technical Engineering Officers
  • Psychologists
  • Biologists
  • Health and Social Development Specialists
  • Assessment Officers
  • Environmental Officers
  • Correctional Officers
  • Juvenile Counsellors
  • Resource Technicians
  • Court Clerks
  • Agricultural Technologists
  • Power Engineers
  • Economic Development Consultants
  • Planning and Program Analysts
  • Policy Analysts
  • Resource Officers
  • Employment Standards Officers
  • Financial Officers
  • Attorneys
  • Agrologists
  • Administrative Officers

Department proposals for term placements consider upcoming recruitment and organizational needs.

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Who is eligible?

The Career Gateway Program is looking for individuals with various work experiences who have a desire to develop a career in government. Specific qualifications and requirements will depend on positions being recruited for by Departments.

Candidates will:

  • be a member of a visible minority
  • possess good oral and written communications skills
  • possess appropriate training or equivalent combination of education, training and experience to meet position requirements
  • be legally entitled to work in Canada

How do I apply?

You can apply for the Career Gateway Program in one of the following ways:

  1. Applying for a competition that is posted on the Government of Manitoba Employment Opportunities Website which has been sponsored through the Career Gateway Program, or
  2. Including your resume in the applicant inventory (Inventory Registration Form (pdf)).

How long will my resume remain active in the inventory?

Resumes are maintained for a period of 6 months. If you continue to be interested in being in the inventory after the 6 month period than you are encouraged to contact the Career Gateway Program Co-ordinator and resubmit your resume.

For more information contact:

Career Gateway Program for Members of Visible Minorities
Program Co-ordinator
Human Resources Programs
Civil Service Commission
935-155 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 3H8

Phone: (204) 945-2332
Fax: (204) 945-1486

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