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UM Behind the Hire: Travailler en français dans la fonction publique du Manitoba - Working in French in the Public Service of Manitoba

Aug 7, 2025 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Online
Registration Deadline: Aug 7, 2025 12:00 AM

UM Behind the Hire: Public Service Commission of Manitoba - Francophone Affairs Secretariat

Date: August 7, 2025
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM
Format: Virtual - Session link will be emailed to registrants the day before
Open to all UM students


About UM Behind the Hire

UM Behind the Hire is a monthly lunchtime info session series designed to help students explore career pathways, meet employers actively hiring, and gain insight into workplace culture and expectations. Each session includes a presentation followed by Q&A and discussion.


Featured Employer: Public Service Commission of Manitoba - Francophone Affairs Secretariat

This presentation is facilitated by the Francophone Affairs Secretariat, and is a partnership involving the Public Service Commission of Manitoba, as well as Manitoba's Crown Corporations. In it we explore why being French/English bilingual can be an asset leading to a rewarding and dynamic career in the public service.


What You'll Learn

  • The legal status of French in Manitoba
  • The Francophone Population of Manitoba
  • Manitoba's Public Entities
  • Designated Bilingual Positions vs Bilingual "Desired" Positions
  • The Hiring Process and Language Evaluation Process
  • Internship Possibilities with the Province and the Student Temporary Employment Program

Meet the Presenter(s)

Érik Klassen
Érik Klassen is a Service Manitoba Community Advisor at the Bilingual Service Centre within the Manitoba Government. Fluent in French and English, he specializes in community engagement and labour law education for young and vulnerable workers. His commitment to accessibility and excellence makes him a valuable resource in Manitoba's bilingual services.


Featured Employer: Fonction Publique du Manitoba - Secrétariat aux affaires francophones

Cette présentation est animée par le Secrétariat aux affaires francophones et est un partenariat entre la Commission de la fonction publique du Manitoba et les sociétés de la Couronne du Manitoba. Nous explorerons pourquoi le fait d'être bilingue français/anglais peut être un avantage permettant une carrière enrichissante et dynamique au sein de la fonction publique.


What You'll Learn

  • Le statut légal du français au Manitoba
  • La population francophone du Manitoba
  • Les entités publics du Manitoba
  • Les positions désignés bilingue vs bilinguisme « désirés »
  • Le processus d'embauche et l'évaluation des compétences linguistiques
  • Possibilités de stages et pour les étudiants

Questions?

Have a question for the employer or the Experiential Learning Partnerships (ELP) Team?
Email elpartnerships@umanitoba.ca with the session name and date in the subject line.

Student questions for the employer will be shared with them in advance and addressed during the session whenever possible.


Register to Attend

Registration is required. A link to join will be sent the day before the session.


This event was posted by UM Experiential Learning Partnerships, ELPartnerships@umanitoba.ca.

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