Forestry Technical Assistant
RS1 Resource Technician
Departmental
Seasonal Departmental - 17 weeks
Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship
Biodiversity and Land Use, Forestry and Peatlands Management
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 31630
Salary(s): RS1 $1,376.80 - $1,616.80 bi-weekly
Closing Date: February 5, 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).
This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.
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 stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence, or an acceptable equivalent
- Must be willing and able to travel to remote locations throughout the Province of Manitoba via trucks, all-terrain vehicles, boats or rotary or fixed wing aircraft
- Must be willing and able to work overtime when required and, and work out-of-town for extended periods of up to ten days with overnight accommodations in bunkhouses, hotels and tents
- Must be physically capable of performing duties of the position which require moderate physical effort (e.g. Carrying equipment such as chainsaws and forestry samples for long distances potentially over rough terrain and in adverse weather conditions)
- Enrolled in or a graduate of a Forestry/Biological/Environmental Science Degree or a Diploma from a recognized Resource Technology Program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience conducting forest surveys
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment
- Effective verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with the public and in difficult situations
- Experience driving a variety of vehicles such as trucks or vans and towing trailers over a variety of road types (e.g. Paved highways, gravel roads, forestry roads/trails etc.)
- Knowledge and/or experience interpreting maps and aerial photographs, as well as the ability to navigate and use a compass, use a GPS unit and GIS technology
- Ability to accurately collect and record data
- Experience in the operation of mechanical/motorized equipment such as chainsaws and ATV's
- Experience identifying native Manitoba forest tree and shrub species
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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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