Field Surveillance Team Member
RE2 Resource Management Assistant 2
Term/full-time
Term duration: 5-6 months
Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors
Public Health & Primary Health Care; Environmental Health
Various rural locations MB
Advertisement Number: 30094
Salary(s):
RE2 $14.22 - $15.95 per hour
Closing Date:
April 24, 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 visible minorities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.
Introduction
This position is responsible for undertaking operational aspects of the field surveillance components of the Provincial West Nile Virus (WNV) program and active surveillance for Lyme Disease tick surveillance program. The data collected for these programs is essential to the decision making process regarding WNV and Lyme disease risk and response.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Qualifications:
Conditions of Employment:
- 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.
- Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position which requires moderate physical effort (e.g. carrying equipment, such as sampling equipment and supplies including Carbon Dioxide cylinders - 60 pounds, for moderate distances potentially over rough terrain and in adverse weather conditions).
Essential:
- Post secondary degree/diploma or proof of enrollment in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Geography or a relevant field. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Experience working in a field setting performing field surveillance activities such as mapping, larval sampling and collection, or recording and relaying data.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in small team settings.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to keep accurate records.
Desired:
- Experience with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) software.
- Experience with Global Positioning System (GPS) devices.
Duties:
Duties can include (but are not limited to) mosquito larval sampling, adult mosquito trapping, tick sampling, data collection, GPS use and public outreach concerning reducing the risk of WNV and Lyme disease.
Apply Now:
Advertisement # 30094
300-305 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7
Phone: 204-945-8615
Fax: 204-948-2193
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
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