Senior Forest Technician - Timber Administration - Open Until Filled
RS4 Resource Technician 4
Regular/full-time
Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Forestry and Peatlands, Resource Stewardship
Swan River MB
Advertisement Number: 42438
Salary(s): RS4 $54,240.00 - $66,574.00 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 to fill similar positions in various locations throughout the Province of Manitoba 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.
This advertisement will be open until filled.
Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources is seeking a qualified and skilled individual to fill the Senior Forest Technician - Timber Administration position in Swan River.
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).
Swan River is the central population hub for close to 30,000 people. The town itself has a population of approximately 4,000. The community offers a relaxed rural living experience along with services found in urban centres such as a recreation centre, banking, hospital, shopping, and schools. In addition to the Forest Industry, the community has a strong involvement in the agricultural and tourism sectors proving a diverse economic base of the town. In addition to the amenities of the community there are many recreational opportunities in close proximity. These include activities such as hiking, biking, and skiing, off road vehicle trails systems (ATV and SnoMan) as well as camping opportunities in nearby Provincial Parks. The region is well known for its hunting and fishing opportunities. For more information on the town of Swan River, visit www.swanrivermanitoba.ca.
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and 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 and the resume to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. See below for further instructions.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS APPLICATION FORM
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must possess and maintain a valid Full Stage Manitoba Class 5 (or higher) Driver’s licence without restrictions.
- Must possess or acquire at the next available course a Manitoba Scaling Licence.
- Must possess or acquire at next available course Standard First Aid.
- Must be able and willing to travel to remote locations within the Province of Manitoba for extended periods of time.
- Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position which includes working alone in challenging outdoor weather conditions, being exposed to allergens, snowshoeing and walking 3 to 5 km/day in difficult terrain, and operating all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Post secondary education in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience planning, performing, supervising and inspecting timber operations.
- Experience in mapping and aerial photo interpretation, including the use of ArcGIS and GPS applications.
- Experience with data analysis including working with numerical and spatial data.
- Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workloads, multi-task, and work on concurrent assignments with strict deadlines.
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and non-technical information to a variety of audiences.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders and within a team environment.
- Experience interpreting and applying legislation including working with The Forest Act, Regulations, and Guidelines.
- Experience working and collaborating with Indigenous people and/or communities.
- Leadership skills and the ability to supervise staff.
- Demonstrated experience planning, performing, supervising and inspecting silviculture operations.
- Experience in project management.
Duties:
Reporting to the Regional Forester, the Senior Forest Technician - Timber Administration is responsible for the delivery and evaluation of timber administration, timber tracking and timber management projects in the region. The Senior Forest Technician will be the lead auditor of regional timber operations and the lead regional timber scaler for audit scaling, verification and factor sampling.
The Senior Forest Technician leads a team of technicians and ensures that timber harvesting is supervised, appropriate practices are employed and timber is tracked. The position provides liaison and technical support on all aspects of the Forest Act and other associated legislation for enforcement. The Senior Forest Technician assists the Forester in the development of budget estimates for program delivery and administration of allocated financial resources.
Apply to:
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and 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.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS APPLICATION FORM
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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