TE1 Technical Engineering Officer 1
Regular/full-time
Environment and Climate Change
Drainage and Water Rights Licensing, Water Stewardship
Gimli MB, Various rural locations MB, Various urban locations MB
Advertisement Number: 44025
Salary(s): TE1 $67,951.00 – $83,624.00 per year
Closing Date: April 21, 2025
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 positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
All applications received within ten (10) calendar days of the posting date will be accepted and considered for further evaluation. If the position remains unfilled, applications may continue to be accepted and considered until the closing date. To ensure you application is considered, please apply within the initial ten (10) day posting period.
The Department of Environment and Climate Change is seeking qualified individuals to fill Water Resource Officer position within the Drainage and Water Rights Licensing Branch. 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).
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form with a resume and cover letter. See below for further instructions.
Click here to access the application form.
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.
- Knowledge of procedures for conducting inspections and/or investigations.
- Strong written communication skills with experience preparing technical reports for a variety of audiences.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information.
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision, 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.
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.
- Previous law enforcement experience including: following legal procedures, carrying out enforcement activities, preparing legal documents and supporting prosecution activities.
Duties:
The Water Resource Officer will assist in the delivery of all water control works licensing programs in the region, including licensing, enforcement and overall watershed management. Primary outputs include: reviewing applications and drafting authorizations; investigating complaints and conducting enforcement activities.
Apply to:
Advertisement # 44025
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
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form with a resume and cover letter. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You may be asked to submit references or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.
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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor’s representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
