Senior Environmental Coordinator

BL3 Biologist 3

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Infrastructure

Highway Planning & Design, Engineering and Operations

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 32269

Salary(s):   BL3 $68,014.00 - $85,941.00 per year

Closing Date:   October 24, 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 for similar positions and will be in effect for 12 months.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.
 
Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment
 
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
  • Ability to travel by boat, air, and ground transportation.
  • May be required to work extended hours, including overnight stays.
  • Must be physically capable of performing all the duties associated with this position.
 
Essential
 
  • A Bachelor degree in biological science, environmental science, resources management, or environmental engineering or similar combination of advanced education and directly related experience.
  • Experience in environmental assessment.
  • Experience in managing environmental approval processes.
  • Experience in the evaluation and implementation of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems monitoring, mitigation, and restoration solutions.
  • Experience in project management and contract administration.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills to create, support, and sustain an environment to enable staff to achieve results.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with ability to establish and maintain effective, positive and professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent oral communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, decision making and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
 

Duties:

Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Services, this senior environmental position is responsible for central coordination and overall management of the environmental assessment and approvals process for large complex projects with Province-wide implications. This position must coordinate detailed scientific and environmental studies undertaken by various Biologists, Engineering Service Providers, and Environmental Consultants and must review and accept/reject on behalf of the Department proposed monitoring, surveillance, and mitigation programs.  The position is also responsible for obtaining the necessary environmental approvals for large complex projects, which will include compiling and submitting various environmental approval requests to the applicable regulatory agencies in accordance with relevant Acts and Regulations, often requiring negotiating with Provincial and Federal agencies.  
 
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form.  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 a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration. 
 
Click here to access the application form.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 32269
Public Service Commission
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4
Phone:  204-945-4394
Fax: 204-948-2193

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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