Local recruitment: Watershed Planner

Manitoba Government

Brandon, MB, Canada 🇨🇦

Winnipeg, MB, Canada 🇨🇦

RP2 Resource Planner 2

Regular/full-time

Department of Environment and Climate

Water Science and Watershed Management, Water Stewardship

Brandon MB, Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 41166

Salary(s):   RP2 $62,773.00 – $79,019.00 per year

Closing Date:   June 2, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar full-time regular or term positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Manitoba Environment and Climate is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Watershed Planner within the Water Science and Watershed Management Branch.  The Manitoba government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).   

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime as required
  • Must be willing and able to travel within Manitoba, including overnight stays as required

Qualifications:
Essential:

  • Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in environmental studies, natural resource management or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience related to ecosystem function and/or landscape ecology and experience in applying a watershed-based, integrated approach.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups and municipal and Indigenous governments.
  • Strong verbal communication skills with experience giving presentations to a variety of audiences.
  • Strong written communication skills with experience writing technical reports and business correspondence.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple work files, establish priorities, and manage time.
  • Strong problem solving, analytical and decision making skills.

Desired:

  • Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications or tools.
  • Knowledge of The Watershed Districts Act and The Water Protection Act.
  • Knowledge of the Manitoba Watershed Districts Program.
  • Experience working with a board of directors.

Duties:
Reporting to the Manager of Watershed Planning and Programs, the incumbent provides resource planning, conservation programming and program assistance to a number of watershed districts in Manitoba. The purpose of this position is to assist with development and coordination of watershed management plans and other planning initiatives, and the delivery of land and water conservation programming including Growing Outcomes in Watersheds (GROW).

Apply to:

Advertisement # 41166

Service Centre 2

Human Resource Services

360-1395 Ellice Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3G 3P2

Phone:  204-945-7182

Fax: 204-948-2841

Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.


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