Organization: Manitoba Water Stewardship, Fisheries Branch
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Job Summary:
The Information Management Specialist is responsible for the management, coordination, development and implementation of information management programs and knowledge systems to support the organizational business goals of the Fisheries Branch, Department of Water Stewardship
Qualifications:
• University degree in resource management or environmental science with an emphasis in information systems or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Considerable skill in the design and operation of information and knowledge management strategies and systems
• Practical experience in and/or knowledge of Manitoba Fisheries industry practices, as well as information technology resources and other enabling technologies including GIS and database systems.
• Strong leadership skills with effective decision-making and budget management experience
• Ability to lead change and manage diverse stakeholder needs and interests
• Innovative with good liaison skills
• Excellent strategic thinking skills, in combination with strong analytical, technical and planning skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the a ability to interact with diverse groups and deliver public presentations
Duties:
• Will be required to research, coordinate and recommend courses of action for the design and implementation of knowledge management, collaboration and information sharing strategies, their associated processes and applicable supporting technology applications.
• Lead division-wide knowledge and information projects and services to improve the efficiency and accessibility of information available to officials, partners and stakeholders
• Provide leadership in solving specific information/knowledge gaps and recommend new information resources and platforms
• Represent Branch/Department at internal and external working committee meetings
• Manage provincial information management plans and administers data sharing agreements with various partners and stakeholders
• Develops management briefs, information papers and training manuals for both internal and external agencies.
Apply to:
Consolidated Human Resource Sector
Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives, Conservation,
Water Stewardship and Intergovernmental Affairs
600 – 800 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3G 0N4
Phone: (204) 945-1845
Fax: (204) 945-3769
Email: hriat@gov.mb.ca