Regional Timber Management Supervisor

RS4 Regional Timber Management Supervisor

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship

Forestry and Peatlands Management, Biodiversity and Land Use

Swan River MB

Advertisement Number: 31213

Salary(s):   RS4 $44,995.00 - $53,906.00 per year

Closing Date:   January 20, 2016

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 .

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.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid full Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent from another jurisdiction
• Must possess or acquire at the next available course a Manitoba Scaling License
• Must possess or acquire at next available course Standard First Aid, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Must be able and willing to travel to remote locations by various means such as 1/2 ton trucks, ATV's, snowmobiles, boats, small aircraft) 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
   

• Post Secondary education on Forestry or related field of study with experience working in field forestry operations and/or a combination of resource related education, training and experience
• Demonstrated experience planning, performing, supervising and inspecting timber operations
• Demonstrated experience planning, performing, supervising and inspecting silviculture operations
• Experience in mapping and aerial photo interpretation, including the use of Arc GIS and GPS applications
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently with strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workloads, multi-task, and work on concurrent assignments with strict deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders and within a team environment

• Demonstrated experience and/or training in human resource management including supervision, performance management and training
• Knowledge and/or experience working with Aboriginal people and communities
• Experience in Project Management
• Experience working with the Forest Act, Regulations, and Guidelines
• Strong written communication skills including experience preparing reports

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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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