TE1 Water Resource Officer
Regular/full-time
Environment and Climate Change
Drainage and Water Rights Licensing Branch, Water Stewardship
Neepawa MB, Morden MB, Brandon MB
Advertisement Number: 44746
Salary(s): TE1 $67,951.00 – $83,624.00 per year
Closing Date: February 8, 2026
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.
The Department of Environment and Climate is seeking qualified individuals to fill various Water Resource Officer positions within the Drainage and Water Rights Licensing Branch.
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. Some of the duties include: reviewing applications and drafting
authorizations; investigating complaints and conducting enforcement activities. Water resource officers are on the front line as it
relates to the receipt of water control works applications, the submission of complaints and conducting enforcement activities.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- College diploma in natural resource management, land and water management, civil engineering or agriculture, or an equivalent. Combination of applicable education and experience may be considered.
- Experience in the application of hydraulic and hydrologic principles related to water management and/or experience with surface water drainage planning/water control works assessment evaluation.
- Experience with conducting and interpreting topographic surveys and aerial photography, and working with ESRI ArcView or equivalent software.
- Experience applying specifications, standards, codes, acts and regulations.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access) or equivalent software applications.
- 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.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize workloads, multi-task, and work on concurrent assignments with strict deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of stakeholder and resolve conflict.
Desired:
- Training and/or experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (specifically ArcGIS) and/or GPS.
- Knowledge and/or experience with The Water Rights Act and Regulations or equivalent and ability to enforce legislation.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5F Drivers Licence without restrictions
- Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Must have the ability to travel within the province with ocasional overnight says
- Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including working in various adverse weather conditions and walking over rough terrain
Apply to:
Advertisement # 44746
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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