Development Review Specialist - Open Until Filled

RP2 Resource Planner 2

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management, Engineering and Technical Service

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42400

Salary(s):   RP2 $66,120.00 - $85,298.00 per year

Closing Date:   May 31, 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 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.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form along with your resume. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be willing and able to travel throughout the Province of Manitoba by ground and air transportation as required. 
• Physically able to conduct field investigations and perform the duties and responsibilities of this position as assigned.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• A Bachelor’s degree with specialization in geography, land use planning, or resource management, a College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a comparable combination of education and related work experience may be considered.
• Experience in ESRI ArcGIS software, geospatial databases, applications and tools.
• Experience in land use planning.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical and non-technical correspondence and reports.
• Experience working with survey and elevation data.
• Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with department staff, external agencies, other professionals and the general public. 
• Effective organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize workloads to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts and stakeholders.
• Experience working independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, hydrology, flood plain management, flooding/erosion risk assessment.
• Ability to supervise and lead staff.

Desired:

• Knowledge of Provincial Land Use and Water Policies as they relate to development in flood risk areas or hazard lands, and the Water Resources Administration Act.
• Familiar with by-laws and development plans.

Duties:
This position reviews, assesses and recommends on the suitability of land use and developments with respect to hazards such as flooding, erosion and bank instability. Under the direction of the Senior Flood Protection Planning Officer, the position reviews private land subdivisions, crown land proposals, development plans and zoning by-laws and provides design flood information on water bodies to the public, consultants and other government agencies.

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To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form along with your resume.  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 are not required to submit a cover letter, but 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.

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