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Creative Manitoba is seeking a motivated individual to play a key role in advancing the Northern Art and Food Project (NAF). NAF is a collaborative undertaking by Creative Manitoba and Food and Beverage Manitoba to support creative artists and food makers in northern Manitoba. It is an exciting opportunity to lead this dynamic program in its third year, strengthening the creative sector with an established network in Manitoba’s north. If you are self-motivated and a proven project manager with an interest in creating opportunities for creatives and food makers in Manitoba, we are waiting to hear from you.

Working with northern partners, the purpose of the Northern Art and Food Project Manager position is to manage and build on the program foundations already developed, including:

• Program Administration
  • Program development and delivery
• • Financial and budget management
• • Program evaluation and reporting
  • Hiring and managing contractors as necessary
• Program Delivery
  • Developing, organizing and supporting the delivery of an online professional development workshop series. Re-evaluating training needs, identifying and contracting workshop leaders/instructors
• • Coordinating program registration, online delivery logistics
  • Coordinating the evaluation processes and writing final reports.
• Oversight and support for the Northern Coordinator and Champion team
  • The Project Manager will work closely with individuals in several northern communities to meet the unique needs of each area.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• – Project planning and management
• – Strong interpersonal skills
• – Advanced written and oral communication skills
• – Ability to thrive in an open concept/collaborative environment.
• – Ability to use a wide variety of computer software, including graphic and web-based applications such as Microsoft Suite, Zoom, and Canva.
• – Experience in program reporting to government funders
• – Problem-solving and leadership skills
• – Effective time-management
• – Highly organized and detail-oriented

Working Conditions and Environment

• – A balance of work from home and in the office will be acceptable, subject to approval by the Executive Director.
• – This position will require some travel, in and around Winnipeg, as well as some northern trips.

• – Creative Manitoba will provide an opportunity for educational opportunities on an ongoing basis. Employee development will be discretionary and based on the Creative Manitoba Human Resource policy.
• – Significant components of this position are self-directed.
• – Creative Manitoba staff work in a collaborative manner in a casual, respectful, and professional environment. We value our job descriptions, but they do not prevent us from pitching in when something needs doing.
• – It is our intent that Creative Manitoba fosters a safe, supportive, and non-threatening environment for everyone to participate in and share in, inclusive of gender, ability, ethnicity, or cultural differences. We ask that you please be welcoming and respectful of world views that differ from your own.

Creative Manitoba is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from equity-seeking groups.

Terms of Employment

This is a full-time term position – 30 hours per week, based on a $45,000 annual salary.

Term of employment – August 12, 2025 – March 31, 2026

To apply, please submit a covering letter, a resume, and 3 references to admin@creativemanitoba.ca no later than Wednesday July 15, 2025.

We thank everyone who may apply, but we will only contact those chosen for an interview.