Regional Drinking Water Officer
EO2 Environment Officer 2
Term/full-time
Up to a maximum of one (1) year
Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship
Office of Drinking Water, Water Stewardship
Brandon MB
Advertisement Number: 31028
Salary(s): EO2 $46,848.00 - $62,527.00 per year
Closing Date: October 26, 2015
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.
Preference will be given to women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Qualifications:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Must be able to work overtime, including evenings and weekends as required.
- Must be able to travel throughout the province.
- Must be able to conduct field investigations and site assessments which require walking over rough terrain while carrying up to 20 pounds.
- Must possess and maintain, a valid Full Stage Manitoba Class 5 drivers licence.
- Must be able to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
- A science-based degree or diploma in environmental or engineering technology from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Experience assessing scientific and technical data and documents.
- Strong verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to undertake compliance, inspections and enforcement activities.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships in a team environment.
- Experience with environmental monitoring and sampling techniques in a work or academic environment.
- Strong written communication skills including experience drafting technical reports and correspondence.
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Experience applying and interpreting legislation related to drinking water, including The Drinking Water Safety Act, The Environment Act and The Public Health Act and related guidelines in either a work or academic environment.
- Experience using MS Office Suite or similar computer applications.
- Successful completion of the California State University Water Treatment Plant Field Study Program (Volumes I and II) and the Association of the Board of Certification's (ABC's) level II Water Treatment Exam.
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Knowledge of Drinking Water practices and principles.
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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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