EG4 Engineer 4
Regular/full-timeEnvironment and Climate Change
Water Science and Watershed Management, Water Stewardship
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 43775
Salary(s): EG4 $85,506.00 – $108,637.00 per year Note – the salary rates do not reflect the current negotiated salary increases. The new rates are currently being implemented and will be posted shortly.
Closing Date: April 30, 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.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
Introduction
Manitoba Environment and Climate Change is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Senior Water Supply Engineer within the Water Science and Watershed Management Branch. The Senior Water Supply Engineer will join a team responsible for providing scientific hydrological services and water resources engineering to support the sustainable use and management of surface water in Manitoba.
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).
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.
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Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM) prior to date of hire
- Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s Licence
- Must be willing and able to travel throughout the province and occasionally outside of Manitoba (within Canada and the United States)
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Undergraduate degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering. Graduate degree in Water Resources Engineering is preferred but not a requirement.
- Project experience in prairie hydrology, drought and statistics.
- Knowledge of issues and opportunities related to other resource disciplines such as agriculture, fisheries, wildlife and environmental management.
- Strong problem solving skills with the ability to identify issues that need to be resolved, be able to develop options to resolve/mitigate issues, and be able to make recommendations for consideration by appropriate decision makers.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills, including experience working with colleagues, agencies and other non-governmental organizations.
- Strong written communication skills, including experience writing technical reports, correspondence and other formal documents.
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including through formal presentations.
- Strong organizational and project management skills including the ability to work on several complex tasks simultaneously, and prioritize workloads to meet strict deadlines.
- Experience using computer software to analyze and solve water resource problems and manage large databases, including hydrologic models, statistical analysis software and GIS.
Duties:
This engineering specialist position, reporting to the manager of Surface Water Management, provides a wide range of scientifically-based services related to minimizing the impacts of droughts by undertaking studies related to drought planning, prioritization of water supply and conservation development projects, monitoring, assessing and forecasting water demands, and representing and coordinating long-term, advanced drought planning and water supply sustainability exercises with other provincial departments, neighbouring jurisdictions, and the public.
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Advertisement # 43775
Talent Acquisition – Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4
Phone: 204-945-6892
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: PSCExecutivejobs@gov.mb.ca
To be considered for this competition, candidates must submit the Application Screening Form along with a copy of their cover letter and resume. Complete the Application Screening 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 the information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: along with your application form you must also submit a copy of your resume and cover letter. You may be asked to submit references or other documents at a later point if invited for further assessment.
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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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