Senior Quarry and Mines Inspector / Senior Petroleum Inspector

MI5 Mines Inspector 5

Regular/full-time

Department of Natural Resources and Northern Development

Mining, Oil and Gas, Stewardship and Resource Development

The Pas MB, Dauphin MB, Virden MB, Brandon MB, Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 39271

Salary(s):   MI5 $65,042.00 - $84,220.00 per year Plus Remoteness Allowance, if applicable.

Closing Date:   July 10, 2022

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 women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar regular or term positions in various locations throughout the Province of Manitoba and will remain in effect for 12 months.

NRND is recruiting for two Senior Inspector positions - Mining and Quarry / Oil and Gas .  When completing the application form, please indicate which position you are interested in.    

This competition will be used to fill two positions for the Department of Natural Resources and Northern Development (NRND).  Mining, Oil and Gas is a team of engineers, geologist(s), auditor(s), technicians, inspectors and administrative staff that ensure compliance with the Oil and Gas Act and the Mines and Minerals Act and associated regulations.

Note: The location of the Senior Quarry and Mines position is flexible; work can be carried out in Winnipeg, Dauphin, The Pas or Brandon.  The Senior Petroleum Inspector is located in Virden.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Note: Only those who provide the application form will be considered. 

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must possess a valid Class 5 Manitoba driver's license
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• May be required to travel by air, water, off road vehicles and foot to remote locations in harsh conditions
• Must be able to be on-call and work outside of the regular working hours
• Must be physically capable of performing all of the required position duties including: sitting and standing for prolonged periods; prolonged walking outdoors and prolonged exposure to the elements; working in an active construction environment, which may require walking over uneven surfaces; physically capable of loading and unloading field equipment such as off-road vehicles and boats

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post-secondary education in agriculture, natural resource management or other science disciplines (i.e. Engineering or Geology). Equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience may be considered
• Extensive experience in the upstream mining and quarry industry, including the monitoring of mining, quarrying and mineral tenure acquisition activities, application of engineering, geological, environmental and safety standards and practices as it relates specifically to the exploration, development, operation and production of mines and quarries (Note: for Quarry and Mines Inspector position only) 
• Extensive experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, including the monitoring of  exploration and development activities, application of engineering, environmental and safety standards and practices as it relates specifically to the exploration, development, operation and production of oil and gas resources (Note: for Petroleum Inspector position only) 
• Proficiency with word processing software, email programs, spreadsheet applications and databases
• Excellent interpersonal skills which includes working collaborativly with a team and managing potentially high conflict situations effectively
• Excellent verbal communication skills which may include presenting evidence for hearings
• Excellent written communication skills
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff including providing training, guidance, and performance management
• Experience in locating and navigating using the Dominion Land Survey system and GPS coordinates
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Experience in managing project budgets and expenditures

Duties:
The Senior Inspectors manages, trains and supervises other inspectors, as well as, plans, organizes, implements and reports on program delivery. The positions are responsible for the delivery of regulatory compliance and enforcement programs. The Senior Inspectors conduct field inspections, approves technical programs and applications submitted by industry.  

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To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Note: Only those who provide the application form will be considered. 

Click here to access the application form.

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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