Habitat Mitigation Biologist
BL2 Biologist 2
Regular/full-time
Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship
Wildlife and Fisheries, Water Stewardship and Biodiversity
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 30750
Salary(s): BL2 $58,811.00 - $74,087.00 per year
Closing Date: November 10, 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 .
This advertisement has been revised to indicate that it is open only to employees of the Manitoba Civil Service.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Qualifications:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Must be willing and able to work extended hours periodically as required.
- Must be willing and able to travel periodically throughout the Province of Manitoba.
- Must be willing and able to work in rural field locations as required, which may includes walking over rough terrain.
- Must possess and maintain, a valid Full Stage Manitoba Class 5 drivers licence.
- Degree in Biology , Resource Management, or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Knowledge of wildlife biology, wildlife habitat, ecology, and botany.
- Experience in the administration and delivery of wildlife programs.
- Effective verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to technical and non technical audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Effective written communication skills with the ability to prepare reports.
- Able to work independently with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience using Microsoft Office or equivalent computer applications.
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Strong research and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of relevant provincial regulations and policies related to wildlife habitat management.
- Experience conducting wildlife and botanical surveys.
- Knowledge of Manitoba's Wildlife Management Area system.
- Experience working with First Nations and/or Aboriginal communities.
- Knowledge and/or experience using GIS.
- Experience using the Biotics Database or similar databases.
- Knowledge and or experience using GPS equipment.
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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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