TE1 Technical Engineering Officer 1
Term/full-time
Term until July 11, 2025
Environment and Climate Change
Drainage and Water Rights Licensing, Water Stewardship
Dauphin MB
Advertisement Number: 42917
Salary(s): TE1 $64,675.00 – $79,597.00 per year Plus Qualification Pay, if applicable.
Closing Date: December 30, 2024
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 Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list will be established for similar Term and Regular positions for various urban and rural locations and will remain in effect until exhausted
This advertisement will be open until filled.
The Department’s role and mission is to sustainably manage and protect the province’s environment and rich biodiversity of natural resources such as water, wildlife and forests by working cooperatively with the public, Indigenous communities, and other agencies, governments and stakeholders to strike a balance between protecting the integrity of the environment and meeting the social and economic needs of Manitobans.
The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefits 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 Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence.
- Must be able to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
- Must have the ability to travel within Manitoba on occasion.
- Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including working in various adverse weather conditions and walking over rough terrain.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- College diploma in natural resource management, land and water management, civil engineering or agriculture, or a university degree in the geological sciences, environmental sciences or physical geography or equivalent combination of applicable education and experience may be considered.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) or equivalent software applications.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information.
- Strong written communication skills with experience preparing technical reports for a variety of audiences.
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervison, with strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize workloads, multi-task, and work on concurrent assignments with strict deadlines.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of stakeholder groups with divergent interests as well as in a team environment.
- Knowledge of procedures for conducting inspections and/or investigations.
Desired:
- Ability to effectively resolve conflict.
- Training and/or experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (specifically ArcGIS) and/or GPS.
- Experience with surface water drainage planning/water control works assessment evaluation; Experience in the application of hydraulic and hydrologic principles related to water management.
- Law enforcement experience including: following legal procedures, carrying out enforcement activities, preparing legal documents and supporting prosecution activities.
Duties:
The incumbent will assist in the delivery of all water control works licensing programs in the region, including application of The Water Rights Act as it relates to water control works licensing, enforcement and overall watershed management. Primary outputs include: reviewing applications and drafting authorizations; investigating complaints and conducting enforcement activities.
Apply to:
Advertisement # 42917
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
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.
